NHTSA Safety Recalls
Buick Encore Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2013 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 7 model years (2013–2020) the Buick Encore has 22 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 6; the cleanest is 2020 with 2.
- Model years
- 7
- Total recalls
- 22
- Worst year
- 2013
- Cleanest year
- 2020
2013–2020
6 recalls
2 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore | 2 | |
| 2019 Buick Encore | 2 | |
| 2017 Buick Encore | 2 | |
| 2016 Buick Encore | 2 | |
| 2015 Buick Encore | 4 | |
| 2014 Buick Encore | 4 | |
| 2013 Buick Encore | 6 |
What gets recalled most on the Buick Encore
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL8
- AIR BAGS2
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
- SEATS2
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.