NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Buick Encore GX Safety Ratings
The 2022 Buick Encore GX scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 28 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Buick Encore GX received a single, minor recall. This contributes to its strong federal safety profile, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The model's crash-test performance as assessed by NHTSA resulted in a five-star overall rating. This data suggests a robust safety performance for the 2022 Encore GX.
The 2022 Buick Encore GX AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Buick Encore GX ranks 3 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 28 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 3 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
The 2022 Buick Encore GX marks a measurable step forward from an already strong prior year. The NHTSA Safety Index rose three points to 95/100 from the 2021 model's 92/100, both within the Exceptional band but with the 2022 year edging closer to a perfect score. The gain is grounded in specifics: crash protection contributed 66 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology scored a full 10 out of 10 reflecting standard-equipment forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, and the defect record component posted 19 out of 20. That near-perfect defect record is consistent with a recall footprint of just one campaign, and that campaign targets emergency jack equipment rather than any primary vehicle system. The five-star overall NHTSA result, achieved across both frontal and side categories, anchors the crash protection score. The rollover score of four stars and an 18 percent rollover risk figure are the only areas that keep this year short of a theoretical ceiling. With 28 reported complaints and zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, the unverified complaint volume is modest for a model year now several years into the field.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Buick Encore GX perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Buick Encore GX AWD secured an impressive five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching that top score for both frontal and side impact protection. Its rollover resistance, while still strong at four out of five stars, presents the relative area for improvement. NHTSA’s testing indicated an 18 percent rollover risk, with the vehicle completing the dynamic tip test without tipping.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16022
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Buick Encore GX have any recalls?
One recall affects the 2022 Buick Encore GX. General Motors recalled certain 2020-2022 Encore GX vehicles over a defect in the emergency scissor jack equipment. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data for this campaign. Owners should verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND21V440000
Risk: A fractured jack can cause the vehicle to collapse, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.
Reported 2021-06-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
Twenty-eight unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently alleged component is the Power Train, cited in 12 reports, followed by Unknown Or Other at 8, and the Electrical System at 6. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.
28 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
The 2022 Buick Encore GX carries a specific advisory for prospective owners regarding an open recall. Shoppers of used models should verify the emergency jack recall remedy has been completed via the NHTSA database using the vehicle's VIN. Unresolved recalls become the buyer's responsibility; remedy parts are typically available at no cost from the manufacturer.
- The 2022 model year Safety Index of 95/100 is three points higher than the 2021 Encore GX's 92/100, a year-over-year improvement driven partly by a near-clean defect record score of 19 out of 20.
- The single recall for this model year targets the emergency scissor jack equipment, a shared campaign with certain 2020-2022 Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, not a primary powertrain or safety-system component.
- NHTSA's five-star frontal and five-star side crash results for the AWD configuration are the strongest scores in the rating system, while the four-star rollover result and 18 percent rollover risk figure are the only areas below the top tier.
- Of the 28 unverified complaints reported to NHTSA, 12 allege Power Train concerns and 6 allege Electrical System issues, though none of the 28 reports include allegations of a crash, fire, injury, or death.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Buick Encore GX places
The 2022 Buick Encore GX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Buick Encore GX safety questions
Was the 2022 Buick Encore GX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Buick Encore GX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Buick Encore GX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Buick Encore GX earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Buick Encore GX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2022 Buick Encore GX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Buick Encore GX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 28 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Buick Encore GX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Encore GX years
Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 94/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16022), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Buick Encore GX 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 3 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.