Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Buick Encore: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Buick Encore at 26–30 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 42 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

26–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as ENCORE GX.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Buick dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Buick Encore recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Buick Encore, newest first.

Equipment: Mechanical: Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift: Stand

NHTSA 21V440000 Reported Jun 10, 2021
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. A212335470)
Units affected
135,400 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Risk
A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Buick Encore fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Buick Encore EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Encore AWD1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular23/30/26 mpg$2,600342
Encore FWD1.4L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular24/32/27 mpg$2,500329
Encore GX AWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomatic 9-spdAll-Wheel DriveRegular26/29/27 mpg$2,500324
Encore GX FWD1.2L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/31/30 mpg$2,250296
Encore GX FWD1.3L 3-cyl turboAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/32/30 mpg$2,250297

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Buick Encore crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Buick Encore NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard
2022 Buick Encore GX SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard
2022 Buick Encore SUV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Optional
2022 Buick Encore SUV FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Buick Encore owner complaints

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Buick Encore, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Buick Encore complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train15
Unknown or other14
Electrical system10
Engine5
Fuel/propulsion system3
Engine and engine cooling2
Air bags1
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system: Emission control1
Equipment: Appliance: Air conditioner1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Buick Encore model years

Buick Encore by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Encore27–30 mpg145/5
2025 Encore27–30 mpg1155/5
2024 Encore27–30 mpg2335/5
2023 Encore27–30 mpg0285/5
2021 Encore26–31 mpg2625/5
2020 Encore26–31 mpg4895/5
2019 Encore26–28 mpg2885/5
2018 Encore27–30 mpg0745/5
2017 Encore27–30 mpg2905/5
2016 Encore26–30 mpg2805/5
2015 Encore26–28 mpg41245/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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