2025 Buick Encore GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#5 most-complained of 6 Encore GX years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Buick Encore GX has 15 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #5 highest of 6 Encore GX model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 29 city / 31 hwy
Top 2025 Buick Encore GX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (40%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (27%)
- Other3 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (20%)
- Engine2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Lane Departure1 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (7%)
2025 Buick Encore GX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V539000Aug 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras306,511 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
2025 Buick Encore GX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 29 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Encore GX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Buick Encore GX a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Buick Encore GX ranks #5 of 6 among Encore GX model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 15 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Buick Encore GX?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (4 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 300 miles.
- Does the 2025 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Buick Encore GX, most recently reported 2026, covering collision avoidance & cameras.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Buick Encore GX?
- EPA rates the 2025 Buick Encore GX at 30 MPG combined (29 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.