2017 Buick Encore air bags problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2017 Buick Encore — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling at approximately 77 mph on the interstate, I was forced off the road by another vehicle, causing my car to collide with a cable barrier. The initial impact was to the front driver’s side corner, and the vehicle then scraped along the driver’s side against the barrier. Despite the…”
filed Jul 9, 2025
“This car is not mine but someone somehow fraudulently registered it in my name. I got the VIN # from truth finder when I did a search on myself. Please help.”
filed Feb 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Encore years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Encore | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Encore | 11 | 13% |
| 2018 Encore | 10 | 14% |
| 2016 Encore | 7 | 9% |
| 2015 Encore | 16 | 13% |
| 2014 Encore | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 Encore | 5 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Buick Encore
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.