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2021 Buick Encore GX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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 component53
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 28 |
| Power train | 11 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4 |
| Equipment | 2 | 4 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
4 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
- Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the radio display screen was blank. While reversing, the rear-view camera briefly displayed an image before going blank.”
- Power train
“Vehicle does not recognize it is in Park even when the shifter is placed in that position. As a result, the vehicle cannot be turned off.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“The Frontview camera or its software is the issue. It allows the car to drift outside of the lane on both sides of the car before warning and or pulling you back over but then it just pulls you to the other line and…”
Other Buick Encore GX model years
Other Buick models
- 2021 Enclave2 recalls26 complaints
- 2021 Envision2 recalls23 complaints
- 2019 LaCrosse2 recalls7 complaints
- 2020 Regal2 recalls5 complaints
- 2005 LeSabre0 recalls77 complaints
- 2007 Rendezvous0 recalls43 complaints
- 2011 Lucerne2 recalls49 complaints
- 2020 Encore2 recalls19 complaints
- 2005 Century0 recalls19 complaints
- 2017 Verano1 recall9 complaints
- 2007 Rainier5 recalls38 complaints
- 2004 Park Avenue0 recalls12 complaints
2021 Buick Encore GX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Encore GX have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 Buick Encore GX?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 53 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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