This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Buick Encore.
27–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2017 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 front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners can fail to fire when needed. In a crash serious enough to require them, that failure means the belt does not tighten against the occupant and the airbag does not inflate, raising the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
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.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
