MYRModel Year Report

2019 Buick Encore

● Typical for this model
2019 Buick Encore
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:40.997Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
87
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2013: 52 complaints 2013 2014: 60 complaints 2015: 124 complaints 2015 2016: 80 complaints 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2019: 87 complaints 2019 87 2020: 19 complaints 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints
2013: 52 complaints 2013 2014: 60 complaints 2014 2015: 124 complaints 2015 2016: 80 complaints 2016 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 87 complaints 2019 87 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022
2013: 52 complaints 2013 2014: 60 complaints 2014 2015: 124 complaints 2015 2016: 80 complaints 2016 2017: 89 complaints 2017 2018: 74 complaints 2018 2019: 87 complaints 2019 87 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 9 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints 2022

2019: 87 complaints

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YearComplaints
201352
201460
2015124
201680
201789
201874
201987
202019
20219
20228

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

38% · 33 reports
CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-19

Also filed under Power train

I was stopped in a drive thru taco bell and the clerk dropped my change dollars from my purchase so I reacted by opening the door to pick up the money by taking my foot off the brake without putting it in park because it was a reaction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-11

Also filed under Electrical system

Turbo boost failed. shows recalls for this issue on 2018 and 2019 Buick Encores, but GMC states mine is not covered.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 12 reports
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92,000 miles my catalytic convertor went bad, had for 5 years. This resulted in lag when trying to accelerate and pull out in traffic. It cost $3,000 to fix as well as the turbocharger being broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Also filed under Lane departure

Air bags

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing occupant classification.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-22

The airbags never deployed. I sustained a brain injury in the accident along with whiplash. I told the deputy on scene, that they did not deploy. My insurance looked at it. They totaled the car out. It is now sitting in a junk yard somewhere.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-04

The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the vehicle was suddenly rear-ended when the other vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-30

Power train

11% · 10 reports
CRASHFIRE

Electrical system

11% · 10 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-11-06Air bags18V774000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2020-12-15Power train20V668000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Buick Encore — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V774000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V668000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Buick Encore reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Buick Encore is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Buick Encore?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Encore have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.