CCCarCabin

Buick Encore: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Buick Encore.

74
CarCabin Score
Strong
40
Safety
/ 40
14
Fuel
/ 25
5
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:20222021202020192018201720162015
Safety (overall)
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
28
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
76
178 across all years

Safety rating breakdown (2019)

NHTSA NCAP star ratings across categories.

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2019)

Top component categories

  • ENGINE17
  • POWER TRAIN9
  • AIR BAGS9
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER5

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints9
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2019)

City MPG
26
Highway MPG
31
Annual fuel cost
$2,150
CO2 (g/mi)
312

Other Buick models

Next steps

Compare to another vehicleOpen all recallsEstimate fuel cost

FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2019 Buick Encore?+
74 out of 100 for 2019. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (5), EPA combined MPG (28), recall count (0), and complaint count (76). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Buick Encore had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Buick Encore recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.