repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Buick Encore GXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2024 Buick Encore GX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-744 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Buick Encore GX has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
23Electrical system
4Exterior lighting
3Service brakes
3Power train
3Engine
3Back over prevention
2Steering
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 23 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 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 · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2024 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
2024 Buick Encore GX safety ratings
2024 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the failure became persistent. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2024 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle and driving approximately 30 MPH, the instrument panel and the radio display screen malfunctioned and displayed blank screens. During the failure, the contact was unable to view the speedometer, odometer,…
I purchased the car from Enterprise Sales and had it for two years. Just today, the instrument panel remained blank after I started the car. After a few more attempts of starting and stopping the car, the panel remained blank, so I drove home. After 2 hours, I started the car to park it, and the…
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