Buick Encore GX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Buick Encore GX model year (20202026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

7
Years Tracked
1
Total Recalls
121
Total Complaints
5
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Buick Encore GX Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2020

0 recalls · 54 complaints

3 reported injuries

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 60

#2 WORST
2021

0 recalls · 20 complaints

2 reported injuries

Top issue: ENGINE

Problem score: 24

#3 WORST
2024

1 recall · 14 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 17

Best Buick Encore GX Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2025

0 recalls · 7 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 7

#2 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 11 complaints

Main area: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 11

#3 BEST
2023

0 recalls · 15 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 15

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Buick Encore GX — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202507
7
Good
2024114
17
Good
2023015
15
Good
2022011
11
Good
20210202
24
Caution
20200543
60
Avoid

All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Buick Encore GX Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Encore GX models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Encore GX should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2020 Buick Encore GX if possible. It has 0 recalls, 54 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 60 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Encore GX to buy?+

The 2025 Buick Encore GX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 0 recalls and 7 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Encore GX has the fewest problems?+

The 2025, 2022, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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