How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Encore have?

The 2016 Buick Encore has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Buick Encore?

The most recent recall was issued on July 10, 2017 and relates to the seat belts:pretensioner system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2016 Buick Encore?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2016 Buick Encore involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2016 Buick Encore affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2016 Buick Encore.

2016 Buick Encore: Crash Test Ratings

2016 Buick Encore

This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Buick Encore.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

26–30 mpg combined

7.8–9 L/100km

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

City23–27 mpg(8.7–10.2 L/100km)

Highway30–33 mpg(7.1–7.8 L/100km)

Combined26–30 mpg(7.8–9 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,100–$2,400/yr

Tailpipe CO₂297–348 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6–7/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.

2016 Buick Encore Crash Test Ratings

5/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2016 Buick Encore Recalls

The 2016 Buick Encore has 2 recalls, both addressing the same safety concern: the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in a crash, leaving the driver and front passenger without full restraint protection.

Both recalls cover the same underlying defect, where the system that triggers front airbags and tightens seatbelts at the moment of impact can fail to activate when needed, increasing the risk of injury in a collision that would otherwise require those systems to fire.

All 2 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)High Risk

July 10, 2017

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

At a glance

What can fail

The air bag control software may not have received a complete update from a previous recall. Under certain driving conditions, this software may run a diagnostic test that disables frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash.

What the fix does

Dealers will update the air bag control software. If your vehicle previously deployed air bags, the control module will be replaced instead. Repairs are free.

40,683 vehicles affected

NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 — full official notice →