repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
2014 Buick EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2014 Buick Encore, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-417 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Buick Encore has problems
60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Engine
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train
8Fuel/propulsion system
5Air bags
5Service brakes
3Seat belts
3Engine and engine cooling
3Lane departure
118 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Buick Encore 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 · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Seats
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Equipment: electrical
Risk. Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
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
2014 vs. every other Encore 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 median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Buick Encore safety ratings
2014 Buick Encore SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Encore owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car only has 54700 I am orginal owner. Drivers seat does not work, Catalytic converter, GM Service Bulletin #43210. Ask if your VIN is affected or if they’ve seen similar failures in 2014 models. This car is a lemon.
Coolant leak and cover gasket failure. Buick has been in the shop multiple times for coolant issues and leaks. Next step is for the shop to remove the entire front end to adequately repair. Constant issue and other complaint relay the same
On March 18, 2025 I purchased a 2014 Buick Encore with an implied warranty, the vehicle had 128,644 miles on the odometer. At the time of purchase the check light was not on and the vehicle had no visible or audible mechanical issues. Not 14 days after purchase there was a strong odor of burning…
Own a 2014 Encore?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.