Buick Encore GX years to avoid
The Buick Encore GX years to avoid are 2020, 2021 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
303
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2020–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Encore GX years to avoid
Every Encore GX year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Encore GX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Encore GX years to avoid are 2020, 2021. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Buick Encore GX?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Encore GX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Encore GX have?
Across all model years, the Encore GX has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 303 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.