The 2020 Buick Encore has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 19 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V5370002020-03-09

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.

If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 19 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Buick Encore. POWER TRAIN,ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train,engine2

02Electrical System2

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic,vehicle Speed Control1

04Unknown Or Other,service Brakes1

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

19 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Buick Encore Fuel Economy

26–31mpg combined

24-30city

29-32hwy

$2,200-$2,600/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2020 Buick Encore returns 26–31 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Encore GX FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

31mpg

1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city32 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Encore GX AWD - Automatic 9-spd

28mpg

1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Encore GX FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

28mpg

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Encore FWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Buick Encore

39States

24%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 39 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1269%

MIMichigan

1198%

TXTexas

1077%

PAPennsylvania

896%

MOMissouri

604%

DEDelaware

574%

OHOhio

564%

INIndiana

524%

NCNorth Carolina

483%

AZArizona

463%

DCWashington DC

463%

ILIllinois

423%

MDMaryland

413%

NYNew York

403%

CACalifornia

363%

GAGeorgia

352%

OKOklahoma

352%

MNMinnesota

302%

COColorado

302%

TNTennessee

262%

NJ25

KYKentucky

242%

NVNevada

211%

NH19

UT16

NE16

RI16

MA15

VA15

WI14

IA11

ME11

AL10

VT10

WA10

KS10

CT10

NM9

OR9

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Buick Encore Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Buick Encore a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Buick Encore. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Buick Encore?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Buick Encore. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Buick Encore?

You'll get between 26 and 31 MPG combined from the 2020 Buick Encore, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Buick Encore?

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE problems top the list with 19 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.