Buick Encore GX vs BMW 530I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Buick Encore GX | BMW 530I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 325 | 808 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2026 | 1994–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2020 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1994 |
| Crashes reported | 10 | 56 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 55 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 43 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.5% | 19.1% |
Buick Encore GX by year
What breaks
Electrical System
56
17.2%
Engine & Cooling
51
15.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
47
14.5%
Other & Unspecified
45
13.8%
Brakes
36
11.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
19
5.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
17
5.2%
Steering
10
3.1%
BMW 530I by year
What breaks
Airbags
205
25.4%
Electrical System
106
13.1%
Engine & Cooling
89
11.0%
Seats
67
8.3%
Seat Belts
43
5.3%
Brakes
41
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
39
4.8%
Lights
38
4.7%