https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Buick Encore. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:42:28 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2177878 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, with the odor of burning oil inside the cabin of the vehicle, before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the valve cover, intake manifold, and oxygen sensors were faulty and needed to be https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2178293 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Driving down the road and car became sluggish to respond/accelerate and could barely operate at slow speeds or not be able to go. Thankfully at this time I was close to home and not on the highway but was leaving on a long trip with areas of no service and isolation and temps in the -20F could be a very dangerous situation. There were no warning lights on at all. But I own a code reader and hook https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2177742 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear passenger doors fail to engage internal lock when Child-Lock feature is on, door can still be opened from interior. Rear door locks fail to properly engage when locking and unlocking vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2172490 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbo exhibits exact same symptoms of 17-18 encore recall for the turbo. I frequently get the p0299 code the car becomes sluggish and hesitates to take off from a stop when this code comes on making this car dangerous to drive. This issue has almost caused multiple accidents because the car is so under powered that its hard to get the car across traffic without being hit. I have been having this https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2170044 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown turbo charger caused by low oil pressure. The contact stated that the turbo charger was previously replaced due to the same failure. The contact stated there was a recall for the for 2017-2018 Bu https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2169365 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact smelled smoke and became aware that the smoke was coming from under the hood. The failure reoccurred while driving the following day. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2168958 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Was driving and lost complete power but came right back on itself. Car also makes a loud noise periodically when reversing and pressing the brake. Was told this was engine timing chain. Cooling fan periodically stays on draining the battery after car is turned off. None of these issues have been correct but told there is no recall to fix these issues. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2168959 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Was driving and lost complete power but came right back on itself. Car also makes a loud noise periodically when reversing and pressing the brake. Was told this was engine timing chain. Cooling fan periodically stays on draining the battery after car is turned off. None of these issues have been correct but told there is no recall to fix these issues. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2167715 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT turbo charger and catalytic convertor both failed at 50k miles. the 2017 and 2018 buick encores have a safety recall for turbochargers but the 2019 was not included in that recall despite it having the exact same engine and turbocharger. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2167496 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Wipers will not shut off. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2167337 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On my way home in December 2025, my car started to sputter and make noises. All of a sudden the car started going about 10-15 miles. I almost go hit by several vehicles, because they had to put on brakes, I was trying to go up then down a hilly road. I finally was able to get to an Auto Advance Shop, I had to tow the car to Honda then to Buick for a diagnostic test. It had been over a month and I https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2167338 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On my way home in December 2025, my car started to sputter and make noises. All of a sudden the car started going about 10-15 miles. I almost go hit by several vehicles, because they had to put on brakes, I was trying to go up then down a hilly road. I finally was able to get to an Auto Advance Shop, I had to tow the car to Honda then to Buick for a diagnostic test. It had been over a month and I https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2167339 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On my way home in December 2025, my car started to sputter and make noises. All of a sudden the car started going about 10-15 miles. I almost go hit by several vehicles, because they had to put on brakes, I was trying to go up then down a hilly road. I finally was able to get to an Auto Advance Shop, I had to tow the car to Honda then to Buick for a diagnostic test. It had been over a month and I https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164886 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 4/2025-Engine coolant water outlet needed to be replaced 5/2025- Turbo boost replaced (under recall) 6/2025- Engine fan needed to be replaced 12/2025- There was active leaking in the engine oil cooler and lines- needed to be replaced Engine ventilation , engine oil weep along valve cover seals- needed to be replaced https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164302 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbocharger gasket failed resulting in leaking coolant and overheating of engine. Damages resulted turbocharge replacement and replacement of water outlet in $4463.43 repair bill. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164303 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Turbocharger gasket failed resulting in leaking coolant and overheating of engine. Damages resulted turbocharge replacement and replacement of water outlet in $4463.43 repair bill. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164160 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was stopped at a traffic light and began moving forward to make a turn into traffic. As I activated my turn signal and started to proceed through the intersection, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off without warning, causing an immediate loss of power while the vehicle was in motion. Another vehicle was entering the intersection at the same time, creating a near-collision situation. I was https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164161 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was stopped at a traffic light and began moving forward to make a turn into traffic. As I activated my turn signal and started to proceed through the intersection, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off without warning, causing an immediate loss of power while the vehicle was in motion. Another vehicle was entering the intersection at the same time, creating a near-collision situation. I was https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2164162 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was stopped at a traffic light and began moving forward to make a turn into traffic. As I activated my turn signal and started to proceed through the intersection, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off without warning, causing an immediate loss of power while the vehicle was in motion. Another vehicle was entering the intersection at the same time, creating a near-collision situation. I was https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2162280 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT After filling up fuel vehicle starts and stalls out. This occurs while driving at stop signs. And also while driving loss of power. There is something wrong in the engine, timing belt, fuel, etc. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2162281 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT After filling up fuel vehicle starts and stalls out. This occurs while driving at stop signs. And also while driving loss of power. There is something wrong in the engine, timing belt, fuel, etc. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2162430 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that after the vehicle was stopped, the gear shift lever was stuck in park(P). After several attempts, the contact was able to move the gear shifter lever. The contact stated that the drive back to the residence was rough. Two or three days later, the gear shift lever failed to function as intended. The service warning light was illuminated. https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2160911 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I'm driving sometimes the car seems like it's about to cut off or something & the check engine light plus stabilizer track message bones on & I start losing power & it's happened more than 10 times ! I let the car sit for a few minutes & it works ! https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2160912 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I'm driving sometimes the car seems like it's about to cut off or something & the check engine light plus stabilizer track message bones on & I start losing power & it's happened more than 10 times ! I let the car sit for a few minutes & it works ! https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2159716 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield at a left turn, driving northbound, and crashed into the contact's vehicle on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter and granddaughter were both injured and were later treated at the local hospital for soreness in https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2157961 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 85,000 miles bought new. Was having hesitation and power issues, experienced increased fatigue the longer I drove. Took it in for service at 85,000 miles and the turbo PVC valve was bad as well as the catalytic converter. I’ve never had a catalytic converter go bad on any vehicle in my 42 years of driving. Cost = $2,000 for just the catalytic converter and extended warranty covered. Advised at tim https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2157962 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 85,000 miles bought new. Was having hesitation and power issues, experienced increased fatigue the longer I drove. Took it in for service at 85,000 miles and the turbo PVC valve was bad as well as the catalytic converter. I’ve never had a catalytic converter go bad on any vehicle in my 42 years of driving. Cost = $2,000 for just the catalytic converter and extended warranty covered. Advised at tim https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2152702 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I’m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I’m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade and have narrowly missed being in an accident many times. The dealer’s service manag https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2152703 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I’m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I’m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade and have narrowly missed being in an accident many times. The dealer’s service manag https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore https://plaincars.com/make/buick-encore#complaint-2152704 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I’m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I’m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade and have narrowly missed being in an accident many times. The dealer’s service manag