repaired · 2023 Q2
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a…
2019 Buick EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2019 Buick Encore, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-668 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Buick Encore has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Engine5 crash/fire/injury
12Fuel/propulsion system
11Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
10Power train2 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes
7Engine and engine cooling
7Vehicle speed control
5Exterior lighting
2010 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 5 |
| Power train | 10 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2019 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 · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
2019 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
2019 Buick Encore safety ratings
2019 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.
Loss of acceleration due to cracked turbo boost. I guess you need a special 2019 vin # to be included in a recall. Recall for 2017 2018 and a select few 2019 very disappointed with this big repair job that is a known problem. I'm done with Buick.
Car has airbag light on. The car keeps leaking which then caused damage to my spark plugs and coil pack. It then led to the O2 sensors being burned. It has been at the dealership multiple times within a 3-week time frame. The low fuel light comes on when it is on a full tank, then it begins to…
My check engine light continues to turn on and the code is related to the wastegate actuator/turbo charger. My car is running rough and doesn't accelerate properly. It sometimes rocks back and forth when I try to accelerate. Which is a KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BUICK. GMC REFUSES TO RECALL THIS WELL…
Own a 2019 Encore?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.