How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Buick Encore?

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Encore, making up 27% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Buick Encore electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system problem area on the 2015 Encore.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Encore?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 31,600 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.

Did the 2015 Buick Encore's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported.

Is the 2015 Encore worse than other years for electrical complaints?

Yes. Its 27% share of electrical complaints is the highest among the model years listed, ahead of 2014's 22% and 2016's 13%.

2015 Buick Encore Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Buick Encore, 27% of all 124 complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any Encore model year. One complaint involved a fire, none involved crashes or injuries, and no recall is linked to this system.

Electrical System complaints: 34; 27% of 124
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 31,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses all electrical power while driving at highway speed, killing the engine, steering assist, dashboard display, and other systems at once.
Power steering warning light comes on and the steering wheel locks up or becomes stiff, sometimes paired with a burning odor or an inoperable tachometer.
Infotainment or dashboard screen dims to nearly black or goes fully dark under trees, clouds, or ordinary daylight, making it hard to read gauges or the radio.
Dash lights are difficult to see during daytime driving even when the screen is otherwise functioning.
Random electrical glitches occur such as headlights turning on or off unexpectedly, mirror alert lights failing intermittently, or the radio powering on by itself with the key removed.
Engine stalls or shuts down abruptly at speed, sometimes followed by a failed restart attempt and the vehicle being disabled on the road for several minutes.

When 2015 Buick Encore electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 4, 2015, latest Jul 31, 2025.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Dec 2021 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2015 Buick Encore

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Encore model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20138 (15%)
201413 (22%)
201534 (27%)
201610 (13%)
20175 (6%)
201810 (14%)
201912 (14%)
20204 (21%)
20211 (11%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2015 Buick Encore?: NHTSA lists 34 electrical system complaints for the 2015 Encore, making up 27% of the 124 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Buick Encore electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this electrical system problem area on the 2015 Encore.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2015 Encore?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 31,600 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.
Did the 2015 Buick Encore's electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported.
Is the 2015 Encore worse than other years for electrical complaints?: Yes. Its 27% share of electrical complaints is the highest among the model years listed, ahead of 2014's 22% and 2016's 13%.