The 2020 Buick Encore has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 18 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, 18 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

03Unknown Or Other,service Brakes1

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

05Fuel/propulsion System1

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

Buick Encore Fuel Economy

26–31mpg combined

24-30city

29-32hwy

$1,400-$1,700/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~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Encore GX AWD - Automatic 9-spd

28mpg

1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Encore GX FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

28mpg

1.2L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Encore FWD - Automatic (S6)

27mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2020 Buick Encore

40States

26%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 40 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

MIMichigan

13310%

FLFlorida

1128%

TXTexas

1088%

PAPennsylvania

746%

OHOhio

735%

MOMissouri

564%

ILIllinois

514%

INIndiana

443%

DEDelaware

433%

NYNew York

403%

CACalifornia

373%

AZArizona

353%

GAGeorgia

322%

DCWashington DC

322%

NCNorth Carolina

322%

TNTennessee

322%

OKOklahoma

302%

MDMaryland

262%

MNMinnesota

242%

UTUtah

232%

NJNew Jersey

232%

COColorado

212%

KYKentucky

212%

NV19

NH18

OR15

NE14

MA13

VA12

AR12

RI12

VT12

WA12

NM10

WI10

IA8

AL8

CT8

ME7

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 18 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.