2018 Buick Encore recalls and problems

The 2018 Buick Encore has 0 recalls and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2018 Buick Encore
Photo: 2018 Buick Encore by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Encore model years — 5th most.

0recalls
75complaints
10crashes
0fires
9injuries
20,000median miles

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

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

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

Complaints by year filed

2018: 6 complaints20182019: 7 complaints20192020: 5 complaints20202021: 7 complaints20212022: 7 complaints20222023: 6 complaints20232024: 13 complaints20242025: 14 complaints2025142026: 10 complaints202610

2018 vs. other Buick Encore years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Buick Encore have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Buick Encore. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Encore?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (32), service brakes (11), air bags (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.