Recalls ·2018 Buick Encore

2018 Buick Encore recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Buick Encore. Owners filed 74 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints74
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine22 · 55%
Service brakes6 · 15%
Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Steering4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20234
202413
202514
20269

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact's husband noticed there was oil leaking onto the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact’s husband, who is a certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by a leaking oil cooler…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Overdrive recall and check engine lights is on. We were just informed about the recall from our mechanic

Engine · Jul 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The Stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure however, where the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer and was diagnosed…

Electronic stability control (esc) · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Brought my car to get an oil change and was told they could not do it as my oil filter housing unit is cracked and leaking oil they said to check for recalls as this is an issue with other vehicle same problem. Upon checking i was informed that Buick is not making this a recall item at this time. They put in enough…

Engine · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.