Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Buick Encore has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | The turbo charger is underboost and can explode the engine with oil flying everywhere |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Aug 21, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING TO ENTER FREEWAY OR PASS |
| Aug 26, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC GETTING READY TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE RACED CAUSING... |