One of the most trouble-free small SUVs
The 2020 Encore has about 45 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few turbo reports.
Updated November 2026 · based on 19 owner complaints and 2 recalls
46 54% below the Encore average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every Encore year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Turbocharger
Rare turbo failures.
Fix: Turbo $1,500 to $2,500
Engine
Recalls
If an occupied front seat is missing the rear attachment bolts, it may move during a crash, increasing risk of injury to the occupant.
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Buick Encore
- Accelerate hard and watch for warning lights.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.
Questions
Is the 2020 Buick Encore reliable?
One of the most trouble-free small SUVs. The 2020 Encore has about 45 complaints per 100,000 sold. A few turbo reports.
How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Encore have?
2 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Buick Encore problems?
Turbocharger.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.