Model year
2026 Buick Encore
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Encore for 2026. Under the matched name ENCORE GX, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 4 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 (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), STEERING (1). 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 2026. 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 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Recalls for ENCORE GX
26V539000 · Aug 20, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Complaints for ENCORE GX
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 N/A AWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| GX SUV N/A AWD EARLY RELEASE | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| GX SUV N/A FWD | Not rated | 5 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
| GX SUV N/A FWD EARLY RELEASE | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore GX FWD FFV · 1.2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 30 | 31 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Encore GX FWD · 1.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 31 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Encore GX AWD · 1.3L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 28 | 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 2026 Buick Encore at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.