Model year
2023 Buick Encore
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Encore for 2023. Under the matched name ENCORE GX, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 28 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for ENCORE GX are ENGINE (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 52 complaints
- 2014 60 complaints
- 2015 124 complaints
- 2016 80 complaints
- 2017 90 complaints
- 2018 74 complaints
- 2019 88 complaints
- 2020 19 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 28 complaints
- 2024 32 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 4 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2023. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENCORE GX | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Recalls for ENCORE GX
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints for ENCORE GX
28 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for ENCORE GX
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| GX SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD · 1.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 31 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Encore GX FWD · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 32 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Encore GX AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Buick Encore at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.