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…
2015 Buick EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 124 owner complaints about the 2015 Buick Encore, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-437 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Buick Encore has problems
124 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
29Engine
27Steering1 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
16Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Exterior lighting
5Vehicle speed control
2810 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30 | 1 |
| Engine | 29 | 0 |
| Steering | 27 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 2 |
| Air bags | 16 | 2 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 28 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 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 · 2016 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. If the label is missing front and rear rim size information, the owner may replace the rims with ones that are an incorrect size, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The circuit board wear may cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, 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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 electrical system complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles19under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 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
2015 Buick Encore safety ratings
2015 Buick Encore SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Encore owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The traction control warning light and the power steering warning light…
My car started surging when I was sitting at a traffic light and as I was crossing abridge The check engine light came on - 2 codes - transmission module 0700 and module 0073
I've had my car for 3 years. I've always kept up with it's maintenance. My engine/head gasket are blown and I found out this is a common issue with this car. The airbags also dont recognize when there are passengers in the car. I started my car up one morning in September and all of my lights…
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