2026 Buick Encore GX recalls and problems

The 2026 Buick Encore GX has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 Encore GX model years — 7th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

7complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

17,153median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Aug 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine4

Electrical System1

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Lane Departure1

Service Brakes1

Steering1

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Buick Encore GX years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Buick Encore GX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Buick Encore GX, the latest from Aug 20, 2026 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Buick Encore GX?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), electrical system (1), forward collision avoidance (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.