Buick Encore years to avoid
The Buick Encore years to avoid are 2015, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
887
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2013–2022
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Encore years to avoid
Every Encore year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Encore years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Encore years to avoid are 2015, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Buick Encore?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Encore years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Encore have?
Across all model years, the Encore has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 887 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.