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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Buick Encore recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 87
Latest campaign: Oct 29, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Oct 29, 2020	20V668000
Air bags	1	Nov 1, 2018	18V774000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 29, 2020Latest campaign


Oct 29, 202020V668000	Power train: automatic transmission 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 crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V668000 What's wrong 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 and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts. 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 crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire. 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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440. Campaign NHTSA 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Nov 1, 201818V774000	Air bags If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V774000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. Risk If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. 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. GM's number for this recall is 18365. Campaign NHTSA 18V774000 · Nov 1, 2018

Oct 29, 202020V668000

Power train: automatic transmission

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 crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V668000

What's wrong: 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 and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
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 crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020

Nov 1, 201818V774000

Air bags

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V774000

What's wrong: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V774000 · Nov 1, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component87

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

87Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

10Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	33	38	3	1	3
Fuel/propulsion system	12	14	0	0	0
Unknown or other	12	14	3	1	1
Air bags	11	13	5	0	7
Power train	10	11	1	1	0
Electrical system	10	11	1	0	2
Vehicle speed control	7	8	2	0	0
Service brakes	7	8	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	6	7	0	0	1
Exterior lighting	5	6	0	0	1
Suspension	4	5	0	0	0
Tires	3	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	3	3	0	0	0
Wheels	2	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	2	0	0	0

5 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

Wheels
“Front driver and passanger tire hubs made a warble sound. Took to a good year auto shop for inspection and the driver tire disconnected from the hub.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770377
Power train
“Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report”
Filed 09/19/2026 · ODI 11765545
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the flex pipe was cracked, causing the contact to become ill from the fumes.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11765102

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2019 Buick Encore recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Encore have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Buick Encore. The most recent, 20V668000 (reported October 29, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Buick Encore?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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