2019 Buick Encore problems and complaints
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Buick Encore. The most-reported areas: Engine (33), Fuel/Propulsion System (12), Unknown Or Other (12).
Key takeaways
- 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 38% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 13% |
| Power Train | 10 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 6% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Tires | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels - filed 2026-10-11
Front driver and passanger tire hubs made a warble sound. Took to a good year auto shop for inspection and the driver tire disconnected from the hub. Was informed this is NOT a normal wear and tear issue given the year and mileage of the vehicle, and to report it immediately. There were no warning lights just sounds re...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-19
Car erupted into flames while I was driving on expressway fire started in engine bay I have police report
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-17
The contact owns a 2019 Buick Encore. The contact stated that the flex pipe was cracked, causing the contact to become ill from the fumes. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor occasionally coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact expressed concerns about the safety of driving ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.