Recalls ·2025 Buick Encore GX AWD

2025 Buick Encore GX AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Buick Encore GX AWD; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — camera. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints15
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Back over prevention — CameraCampaign 26V539000 · 20 Aug 2026

Problem: General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

What owners complain about

Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system6 · 40%
Unknown or other3 · 20%
Power train3 · 20%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 13%
Back over prevention2 · 13%
Air bags1 · 7%
Seat belts1 · 7%
Service brakes1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

20254
202611

From owner complaints

The vehicle has a safety-related defect involving the safety restraint system. A warning message/light appears indicating a malfunction affecting occupant protection. This defect raises concerns regarding proper airbag and restraint operation in the event of a crash. I presented the vehicle for warranty service, but…

Air bags · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

On the morning of 11/01/2025, the vehicle was in volved in a fire. The cause of the fire is uncertain so the insurance company is investigating it and asked I report it to the NHTSA.

Unknown or other · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving my 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir, I experienced a sudden, catastrophic electronic and mechanical failure. Without warning, the brake pedal became extremely stiff, requiring massive physical effort to slow the vehicle down. Simultaneously, the dashboard displayed warning lights indicating that both the…

Service brakes · Aug 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owned a 2025 Buick Encore GX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the GPS failed to operate properly. Additionally, the air conditioning system was inoperable. The contact stated that while driving in the heat, the contact to briefly became unconscious. Due to the failure, OnStar…

Electrical system · Jul 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20202
20212
20221
20230
20242
20251
20261

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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.

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