2021 Buick Encore Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Encore years
- Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Buick Encore. That ranks 9th out of 10 Encore model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Buick Encore problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Buick Encore recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Buick Encore.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Intermittent Service Brake Assist Light with very hard brake pedal and almost no breaks backing up. Have had it to several shops who said it was a turbo booster issue so scheduled service with Patriot GMC Boyertown Pa. Also intermittently has little to no power causing driving hazard suddenly…
I have continuously had my check engine light pop on. I have took it in twice for them fix the issue which is the purge sensor. It did not fix the issue because the light just pops back on. This has caused issues with me passing emissions and has been an headache shortly street I obtained the…
The contact owns a 2021 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the Hill Assist message was displayed. The brake pedal was pumped…
Took to the dealership. They stated my flex pipe had melted and the o2 sensors are stuck in the pipe need replacement as well. They have to replace flex pipe and everything leading to the 2nd o2 sensor. They stated there was no damage or tampering to the flex pipe. This should not have happened in…
Turbo Charger failed while passing a semi-trailer truck causing a severe lack of power and almost causing a head on collision with on-coming traffic. I had 3 passengers at the time. The problem has been confirmed by a independent service center and I am getting a second opinion from a dealer on…
Other Buick Encore years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Encore | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 Encore | 19 | 2 |
| 2019 Encore | 87 | 2 |
| 2018 Encore | 74 | 0 |
| 2017 Encore | 89 | 2 |
| 2016 Encore | 80 | 2 |
| 2015 Encore | 124 | 4 |
| 2014 Encore | 60 | 4 |
| 2013 Encore | 52 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Buick Encore?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Buick Encore?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Buick Encore a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Encore model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.