This page covers 2 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Buick Encore.
26–28 mpg combined
8.4–9 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 2019 Buick Encore has two recalls, the more serious being a transmission start-stop accumulator that may be missing bolts, causing a transmission fluid leak that can progress to a complete loss of drive power.
The second recall involves the airbag control module, which on certain vehicles may have been left in a manufacturing mode that prevents the airbags from deploying in a crash, leaving occupants without that protection if a collision occurs.
At a glance
What can fail
The endcap on the start-stop transmission accumulator may be missing bolts, which could affect transmission operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the accumulator endcap and replace it if bolts are missing, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
At a glance
What can fail
The Sensing Diagnostic Module may be stuck in manufacturing mode, which prevents airbags from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the Sensing Diagnostic Module to normal operating mode at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
