Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Buick Encore has 6 recalls, 52 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
52
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V502000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow t...
14V298000
AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark ve...
14V417000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, ...
14V446000
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehi...
14V488000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to March 1, 2013, and model year 2013...
13V105000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured between December 9, 2012 and December 28, 2012, and equipped wi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Buick Encore SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | ENGINE | My car had problems with overheating. I check my oil and coolant levels. My car show check engine li... |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The check engine light came and took the car to O'Reillys and was informed it had low turbo boost co... |
| Aug 24, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The turbo charger is underboost and can explode the engine with oil flying everywhere |
| Sep 25, 2019 | ENGINE | TURBO WENT OUT TWICE WITHIN 3 MONTHS. ALSO I WAITED FOR 6 WEEKS ON A BACK ORDERED PART. SO MUCH SERV... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WAS DETERMINED CADILLAC CONVERTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ONLY HAS 89105 MIL... |
| May 2, 2019 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN STARTED FLASHING WHILE IN MOTION. THE TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON AND... |
| Apr 30, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WANTED TO REGISTER A CONCERN ABOUT MY 2013 BUICK ENCORE. TWO DAYS AGO, WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SU... |
| Mar 7, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE ENGINE OIL COOLER IS LEAKING. THE FRONT DRIVER AXLE SHAFT SEAL IS LEAKING. THE CAR IS RUNNING TO... |
| Nov 5, 2018 | ENGINE | EARLY THIS YEAR WE START HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON THEN THE REDUCE POWER... |
| Aug 28, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING ELECT... |
| Apr 14, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN AB... |
| Feb 3, 2018 | ENGINE | STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE THROTTLE BODY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2/9/2018 PAID OUT $545.00 ... |
| Jan 8, 2018 | ENGINE | LATELY I'M HAVING A ISSUE WITH THIS CAR, FIRST MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON AND NO... |
| Dec 7, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK E... |
| Jun 23, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH... |
| Jun 22, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEH... |
| Apr 25, 2017 | AIR BAGS | THE WARNING LIGHT CONNECTED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE OFF SIGN EVEN W... |
| Mar 21, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING 40-50 MPH AND ATTEMP... |
| Nov 26, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK ENCORE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE GARAGE,... |
| Aug 21, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING TO ENTER FREEWAY OR PASS |