2020 Buick Encore GX safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
5
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Buick Encore GX SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (3 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Buick Encore GX vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 10 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskEmergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual… · Jun 10, 2021
- Crash riskSensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause… · Sep 24, 2020