2021 Buick EncoreProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2021 Buick Encore, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2021 Buick Encore has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2021 Buick Encore recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2021 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2021 Buick Encore safety ratings
2021 Buick Encore SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Encore owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have continuously had my check engine light pop on. I have took it in twice for them fix the issue which is the purge sensor. It did not fix the issue because the light just pops back on. This has caused issues with me passing emissions and has been an headache shortly street I obtained the…
Took to the dealership. They stated my flex pipe had melted and the o2 sensors are stuck in the pipe need replacement as well. They have to replace flex pipe and everything leading to the 2nd o2 sensor. They stated there was no damage or tampering to the flex pipe. This should not have happened in…
Had an oil change done 6/13/22. 6/21/22 Temp gauge rose to 3/4 mark, AC shut off, car really hot under hood, loss of power, car threw crankshaft position sensor code which we replaced. Had the temp gauge do it few more times from 6/21/22 to 8/13/22 when temp gauge did the same thing and car really…
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