2022 Buick Encore reliability
The 2022 Buick Encore has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Encore years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (2 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Engine and engine cooling (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
The 2021 Encore has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Buick Encore. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (8 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"My Encore is full of mice and mice droppings. The man at the dealership said GM should have screens or other safety measures done at the factory. This car has just 10,000 mils and I keep it in pristine condition. People…"
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"While driving on interstate highway, CEL illuminated. When able to stop and check, DTC codes P1467 & P146b where detected. These codes deal with the Evap Purge system. The pump was recalled in model year 2021 for the…"
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"The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the GMC mobile app alerted the contact of emissions failures and advised…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Buick Encore SUV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2022 Buick Encore SUV FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Encore all-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Encore front-wheel drive | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
| Encore GX all-wheel drive | 1.3L, 3-cyl | Automatic 9-speed | All-wheel drive | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG | $2400 |
| Encore GX front-wheel drive | 1.2L, 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 31 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Encore GX front-wheel drive | 1.3L, 3-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 32 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 15V-146 covers certain 2015 Buick Encore vehicles: the steering column housing may wear the power-steering circuit board and cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist; dealers inspect and replace the column as needed. Campaign 16V-651 covers certain 2014-2017 Encore vehicles among a large multi-model GM population where SDM software may prevent frontal air bags or pretensioners from deploying; dealers reflash or replace the SDM. Campaign 18V-774 covers certain 2019 Encore vehicles left in SDM manufacturing mode so air bags may not deploy; dealers reprogram the SDM. Campaign 20V-668 covers certain 2019-2020 Encore vehicles (with many other GM models) for missing bolts on a start/stop transmission accumulator endcap that can leak fluid and progress to loss of propulsion or fire risk; dealers inspect and replace the accumulator if bolts are missing. Shared campaign unit counts cover multiple nameplates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Buick Encore reliable?
The 2022 Buick Encore has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Encore years here — under the median of the other years, which is 6. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2022 Buick Encore?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (2 of 8), then Air bags (1) and Engine and engine cooling (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2022 Buick Encore more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2021 Encore has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2022 Buick Encore been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2022 Buick Encore.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Buick Encore?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2022 Buick Encore with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2022 Buick Encore get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Buick Encore is 28 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Buick Encore take?
5W-30 full synthetic for the 1.4L turbo and 1.4L naturally aspirated engines on the GK generation (2013-2022).
What tire size does the Buick Encore use?
215/55R18 is the common GK-generation size listed on this site.
What does NHTSA campaign 15V-146 cover on the Encore?
Certain 2015 Encore vehicles: the steering column housing may wear the power-steering circuit board and cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist; dealers inspect and replace the column as needed.