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 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
328
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2020–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Encore GX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 108 | |
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 66 |
Every Encore GX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 40 | 1 | |
| 2021avoid | 66 | 2 | |
| 2020avoid | 108 | 2 |
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 2026.
What is the best year for the Buick Encore GX?
By complaint volume, 2026 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 328 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.