2022 Buick Encore GX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2022 Buick Encore GX, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2022 Buick Encore GX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Stand (equipment)
General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become…
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Buick Encore GX have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,607 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At 15,000 miles the check engine light came on while going to a store. At the store, the vehicle was put in park and tried to shut off engine. The dash said "shift to park". Took to the dealer, was to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2022 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the emissions warning light illuminated and hot air was coming from the A/C unit, despite the A/C c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2026 · Equipment
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Buick Encore (Encore AWD, Encore FWD, Encore GX AWD, Encore GX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–29 / 29–32 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 3/4 cyl, 1.2/1.3/1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Buick Encore GX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Encore GX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 70 |
| 2021 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 53 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 32 |
| 2023 Buick Encore GX | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 2 | 32 |
| 2025 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 15 |
| 2026 Buick Encore GX | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2022 Buick Encore GX
How do I know if my 2022 Buick Encore GX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2022 Buick Encore GX; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V440000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.