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2022 Buick Encore Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 Encore years

The 2022 Buick Encore has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #9 highest of 10 Encore model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23.5 city / 31 hwy

Top 2022 Buick Encore problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other4 (50%)
  2. Engine2 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain2 (25%)
  4. Airbags1 (13%)
  5. Fuel System1 (13%)
  6. Seat Belts1 (13%)
2022 Buick Encore complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2023Apr 2024Jun 2024Aug 2025Oct 2025Nov 2025
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2023 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2025 (3).

2022 Buick Encore recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Buick Encore fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23.5 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
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.

2022 compared with other Encore years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best2219226.5
2021Best09026.5
2022Best118026.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Encore a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Buick Encore ranks #9 of 10 among Encore model years (Complaint Index 11/100, verdict: Best). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Buick Encore?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints), transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 26,630 miles.
Does the 2022 Buick Encore have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Buick Encore in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Buick Encore?
EPA rates the 2022 Buick Encore at 26.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.