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.
2022 Buick Encore GXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2022 Buick Encore GX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-440 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Buick Encore GX has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train
10Electrical system
5Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine and engine cooling
1Wheels
1Seats
1Equipment
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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.
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
2022 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
2022 Buick Encore GX safety ratings
2022 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. At the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. The dash said "shift to park". Took to the dealer, was told sensor went out on transmission. They said it was the electronic controle module. They didn't…
The vehicle has less than 60,000 miles. Sometimes, when it is shifted into park, the info center states that it is not in park. I have to jiggle the shift or shift it into other gears and go back to park. The shift is definitely in park when this happens.
I have a 2022 Buick Encore GX with 34,200 miles and I put my car in park but the dashboard said Shift to Park. I tried several times to put it in park but it wouldn't recognize it was in park. The car also wouldn't cut off. I reversed and went forward and back several times trying to put it in…
Own a 2022 Encore GX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.