NHTSA Complaint #11682540 — 2018 BUICK ENCORE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682540
Vehicle	2018 BUICK ENCORE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 4, 2025
Date Filed	August 23, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

When crossing through an intersection at approximately 45mph, I was struck by another vehicle, speed unknown, who failed to stop at a stop sign. My vehicle was struck on the front passenger corner. My vehicle continued in a forward motion for several hundred feet. Both driver and front passenger wore seat belts, however the driver struck her head on steering wheel, loosing consciousness for several minutes. Side airbags deployed, however front air bags did not

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