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2020 Buick Encore GX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 10, 202121V440000 | Equipment: mechanical accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/liftA fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V440000
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| Sep 24, 202020V588000 | Service brakesIf communication with the sensor is interrupted, the electronic brake boost assist could be lost. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V588000
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Owner complaints by component70
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 21 | 30 |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 27 |
| Power train | 18 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 23 |
| Engine | 14 | 20 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 9 |
| Steering | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
6 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
- Electrical system
“While driving my 2020 Buick Encore GX, the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of acceleration, immediately dropping into 'Reduced Engine power' limp mode in active traffic, but no other car was Infront or…”
- Unknown or other
“There was no service engine warning light on my dashboard. Pending codes in the pictures below popped up on my diagnostics tool less than 24 hours after buying the vehicle from an Audi Dealer.”
- Power train
“While reversing, the vehicle suddenly jumped/jerked unexpectedly. Another vehicle was parked close behind me, and I was afraid my vehicle was going to jump into it because the movement was sudden and difficult to…”
Other Buick Encore GX model years
- 20242 recalls32 complaints
- 20230 recalls28 complaints
- 20221 recall33 complaints
- 20212 recalls53 complaints
- 20202 recalls70 complaints
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- 2007 Rendezvous0 recalls43 complaints
- 2011 Lucerne2 recalls49 complaints
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- 2017 Verano1 recall9 complaints
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2020 Buick Encore GX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Encore GX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Encore GX. The most recent, 21V440000 (reported June 10, 2021), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Buick Encore GX?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 70 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Buick Encore GX?
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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