2014 Buick Encore air bags problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
Related recalls
- 17V437000 · Air Bags › Frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrole…
- 16V651000 · Air Bags › Frontal
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500…
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2014 Buick Encore. The contact stated that while in idle traffic going onto the express way when they were suddenly hit in the rear of the vehicle when the seat belts failed to restrain the contact from going forward. The contact stated there was no air bag deployment. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact received injuries to their shoulders, neck and chest that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact had not spoken with the dealer.…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/11/2022 · crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING ON A CURVED RESIDENTIAL ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR, TIRE, BUMPER, AND HOOD OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE IMPACT PUSHED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ONTO THE LAWN. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HIP THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V651000 (AIR BAG, SEAT BELTS). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE N…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/23/2019 · crash
“A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY PREVENTS THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHICH POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVING.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 02/22/2019
“I TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO THE SERRA DEALERSHIP IN WASHINGTON, MI ON 3/20/17 TO HAVE THE FRONTAL AIRBAG AND PRETENSIONER NON DEPOY SAFETY RECALL (16007) REPAIRED. ON, 6/15/17, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT TRAVELING AT ROUGHLY 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A FORD F-150 TURNED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITHOUT LOOKING CAUSING THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF HER TRUCK. THE OTHER DRIVER WAS ISSUED THE CITATION FROM THE POLICE. MY BUICK ENCORE IS MOST LIKELY TOTALED (AWAITING CONFIRM…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/16/2017 · crash
“2014 BUICK ENCORE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A MALFUNCTION WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG FEATURE. *LD UPDATED 05/1/2017*JS”
NHTSA complaint · filed 05/01/2017
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2014 Buick Encore air bags problems?
- 5 owners reported air bags issues to NHTSA for the 2014 Buick Encore, 3 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Buick Encore air bags problems?
- Yes — campaign 17V437000, campaign 16V651000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.