repaired · 2023 Q3
Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: stand
Risk. A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 Buick Encore GXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 55 owner complaints about the 2021 Buick Encore GX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-440 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Buick Encore GX has problems
55 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine
12Power train
7Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Electrical system
4Engine and engine cooling
3Forward collision avoidance
3Vehicle speed control
3Lane departure
109 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Buick Encore GX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. If communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Encore GX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Encore GX median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Buick Encore GX safety ratings
2021 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Encore GX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving check engine suddenly illuminated following by a "warning reduced engine power" message. Car began driving sluggish and driving over 35mph caused serious trembling. After multiple diagnosis with several engine codes pointing to issues with ECM, and mass air flow sensor, and the wiring…
The 1.3L turbo caused metal fragments to get into my engine which in return caused the transmission to fail. My 2021 Buick encore gx has been in the shop since early February 2026 at Garber Buick in Fort Pierce Florida. The first diagnosis was solenoids needed to be replaced, after the solenoids…
Turbocharger is defective. Reduced engine power. Engine Power reduced shows up on my dashboard. I bought the car brand new at Lindsey Buick in Ohio. This car is too young for this problem. Lindsey Buick and GM need to stand up to accountability and transparency when it comes to delivering top…
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