2023 Buick Encore GX Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints for the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
Most-reported area: engine (6 complaints, 22%). Excludes the Encore, which has its own pages.
0 safety recalls for the 2023 Buick Encore GX
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2023 Buick Encore GX in its recall file dated Sep 29, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Encore GX. Below, they are sorted by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Buick Encore GX recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2020 Encore GX drew the most (26) and the 2023 drew 16.
Owner complaints
2023: 27 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Safety recalls
2023: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buick Encore GX SUV AWD Rollover risk 17.9% |
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Buick Encore GX SUV FWD Rollover risk 18.5% |
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Encore GX problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (6), brakes (5), electrical system (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Buick Encore GX safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Buick Encore GX earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Encore GX has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Buick dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: ENCORE GX.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.