2022 Buick Encore Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,630miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Buick Encore (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2022 Buick Encore. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,630 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 462 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 107 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 37 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown4 50%
- Air bags1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Seat belts1 13%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “I have had my vehicle to a GM dealer on a few occasions with the EMC code stored in the vehicle and an active check engine light on. While I’m driving - now during 70 percent or more of my trips - my vehicle loses power very suddenly and lunges me forward. I’m unable to stop and go on hills of any noticeable grade and have narrowly missed being in an accident many times. The dealer’s service manager has told me I should just BF glad the car is drivable when I have expressed ongoing safety concerns. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702048, filed 2025-11Transmission and drivetrain: “The EMC on the vehicle appears to be faulty. The vehicle is burning more than double the fuel than it should, and I’m able to smell a strong oil burning odor while driving it. The SUV lunges you forward violently when this defect begins to act up, which can be at any point in a short or longer trip. The vehicle has little to no power once this is triggered and seems to go into limping mode. I’ve had this to a dealer three times, and they have failed to repair the issue. The first time I left it there for almost a month and within three miles of the dealership, the same problem happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691523, filed 2025-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,786 and 30,474 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Buick Encore. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore · SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Encore · SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2022 Buick Encore version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Encore FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Buick Encore in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 462 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11032764May 11, 2026Other or unknown. Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030532Mar 21, 2026Other or unknown. Improvements to OnStar functionality.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
Other model years of the Buick Encore
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 26,630 | 0 | 5 | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 9 | 38,000 | 0 | 5 | 27 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 19 | 24,500 | 2 | 5 | 27 | — | Rising |
| 2019 | 88 | 32,000 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 59 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 74 | 19,667 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 31 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2017 | 90 | 41,000 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 80 | 32,251 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 43 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 124 | 33,200 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 78 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 60 | 50,000 | 4 | 4–5 | 28 | 36 · Typical | Stable |
| 2013 | 52 | 21,693 | 6 | 4–5 | 28 | 65 · More | Rising |
All Buick Encore model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Buick Encore have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2022 Buick Encore as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Buick Encore is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2022 Buick Encore been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2022 Buick Encore do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Buick Encore 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Buick Encore get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Buick Encore (Encore FWD, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Buick Encore reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,630 miles and the middle half falls between 22,786 and 30,474 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.