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2020 Buick Encore FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | 329 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
34 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Buick Encore FWD?
EPA figures for the 2020 Buick Encore FWD reach 27 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Buick Encore FWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Buick Encore FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Buick Encore FWD?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Encore FWD, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Buick Encore FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Buick Encore FWD (2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.