Buick Encore AWD

20132022 · 15 configurations

Lowest
25
Average
26
Best
28

The Buick Encore AWD has been tested by the EPA across 15 different configurations spanning model years 2013 through 2022. Over this period, the Encore AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 25 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2022
26
2021
26
2020
26
2019
27
2018
28
2017
28
2016
28
2015
26
2014
25
2013
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Encore AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Buick Encore AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Buick Buick / Opel Encore grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
468
Total Deaths
269

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.0%
Fire Occurrence
4.3%
Speeding Involved
10.9%
DUI Involved
8.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
15%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes104
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2022
Fatal Crashes104
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2021
Fatal Crashes80
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2020
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2019
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2018
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2017
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2016
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2015
Fatal Crashes7
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2020
1
2019
2
2015
2
2014
2
2013
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory