2013 Buick Encore recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

16V502000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallAs such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft…ElectricalFree replacement8,367unitsJul 201614V488000 · General Motors LlcSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing…Seats & beltsFix in development48KunitsAug 201414V446000 · General Motors LlcSeats recallDue to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in…Seats & beltsFree replacement124KunitsJul 201414V417000 · General Motors LlcEquipment recallIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.EquipmentReplacement2,990unitsJul 201414V298000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.Air bagsFree replacement61unitsJun 201413V105000 · General Motors LlcSteering recallThe steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed.Steering & suspensionRepair144unitsMar 2013