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Buick Encore by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Buick Encore (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 27–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 11 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Buick Encore years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Encore | 3 | 27–30 mpg | 1 | 4 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Encore | 3 | 27–30 mpg | 1 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Encore | 3 | 27–30 mpg | 2 | 33 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Encore | 3 | 27–30 mpg | 0 | 28 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Encore | 5 | 26–30 mpg | 1 | 42 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Encore | 7 | 26–31 mpg | 2 | 62 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Encore | 5 | 26–31 mpg | 4 | 89 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Encore | 4 | 26–28 mpg | 2 | 88 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Encore | 4 | 27–30 mpg | 0 | 74 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Encore | 4 | 27–30 mpg | 2 | 90 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Encore | 4 | 26–30 mpg | 2 | 80 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Encore | 2 | 26–28 mpg | 4 | 124 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Buick Encore recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Buick Encore year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V539000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Aug 20, 2026; model years 2024, 2025, 2026
- 23V744000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Nov 6, 2023; model years 2024
- 21V440000 — Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: Stand, reported Jun 10, 2021; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 20V668000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Oct 29, 2020; model years 2019, 2020
- 20V588000 — Service brakes, reported Sep 24, 2020; model years 2020, 2021
- 20V537000 — Seats: Critical fasteners, reported Sep 3, 2020; model years 2020
- 18V774000 — Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module, reported Nov 1, 2018; model years 2019
- 17V437000 — Air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module-inactive, reported Jul 10, 2017; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 16V651000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Sep 8, 2016; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 15V162000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Mar 20, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Buick models
Current and recent Buick models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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