2020 Model Year

Buick Encore

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
17
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V537000 Sep 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Defective "TURBO CHARGER" at 38,091 miles. The defective worn-out or damaged turbocharger was removed from the engine and a new one was installed at a...

Engine
Nov 2025

I am co-owner of the vehicle. My daughter was driving the SUV when the Check engine light came on. There was no warning whatsoever, and the turbocharg...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2025

On 4/24/25 I noticed a pungent odor (like rotten eggs). The odor is worse today. I did research and it appears there may be a problem and or leak wit...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2025

I've been dealing with a frustrating car issue lately where my vehicle keeps stalling and hesitating during acceleration - whether I'm pulling away fr...

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Jan 2025

Unknown issues w/ sensors and wiring lead to turbocharger failure. This led to spontaneous acceleration issues on the highway. Less than a year after...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2024

Imthe original owner and purchased the car new 4 years ago. At 89,000 miles, the check engine light came on indicating codes for emission controls not...

Visibility
May 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the ve...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Apr 2024

Engine light is on and vehicle is sluggish on hills and keeping up in traffic. Rpms run high if I try. Error code p0299 shows on scanning device- turb...

Brakes
Dec 2023

I currently own a 2020 Buick Encore since new with only 18,389 miles on it. Recently, I noticed on the Buick Encore that it lacked stopping power. Upo...

STEERING,AIR BAGS Crash
Oct 2023

The contact owned a 2020 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost pow...

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Summary

The 2020 Buick Encore has 17 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is POWER TRAIN,ENGINE. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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