Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Buick Encore recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2018 Buick Encore
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 39 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 15 |
| Power train | 10 | 14 |
| Air bags | 10 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Not long after I purchased my car, i noticed it was lacking power during takeoff and when driving uphill which forced my car to hit very high RPMs during normal use.”
- Engine
“General Motors issued a Special Policy N202299080 covering 2014 Buick Encores. My 2018 Encore had the same issues and symptoms as this Policy.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Strong odor of gasoline, followed by a crack in the high pressure fuel line. Gasoline poured out under pressure from fuel line approximately 1 foot ahead of the right rear tire.”
Other Buick Encore model years
- 20202 recalls19 complaints
- 20192 recalls87 complaints
- 20180 recalls74 complaints
- 20172 recalls89 complaints
- 20162 recalls80 complaints
- 20154 recalls124 complaints
- 20144 recalls60 complaints
All years: 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013
Other Buick models
- 2018 Enclave0 recalls65 complaints
- 2018 LaCrosse3 recalls12 complaints
- 2018 Regal3 recalls33 complaints
- 2018 Envision0 recalls15 complaints
- 2018 Cascada0 recalls11 complaints
- 2005 LeSabre0 recalls77 complaints
- 2007 Rendezvous0 recalls43 complaints
- 2011 Lucerne2 recalls49 complaints
- 2005 Century0 recalls19 complaints
- 2017 Verano1 recall9 complaints
- 2007 Rainier5 recalls38 complaints
- 2020 Encore GX2 recalls70 complaints
2018 Buick Encore recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Buick Encore have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2018 Buick Encore. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Buick Encore?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Buick Encore?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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