Turbo boost and engine lights
The 2013 Encore has about 160 complaints per 100,000 sold, among the highest for an Encore. Turbo boost and engine light complaints lead.
Updated November 2026 · based on 52 owner complaints and 6 recalls
163 1.6x the Encore average
6 free to fix at a dealer
Every Encore year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Low turbo boost
Check engine light and weak acceleration.
Fix: Wastegate or turbo $800 to $2,500
Engine
Recalls
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
If the seat belts do not remain locked in the retracted position when under load, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained in a crash, increasing t...
If the steering wheel separates from the steering column while driving, the ability to steer could be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2013 Buick Encore
- Accelerate hard and watch for a check engine light.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2013 Encore has 6 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2013 Buick Encore reliable?
Turbo boost and engine lights. The 2013 Encore has about 160 complaints per 100,000 sold, among the highest for an Encore. Turbo boost and engine light complaints lead.
How many recalls does the 2013 Buick Encore have?
6 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Buick dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2013 Buick Encore problems?
Low turbo boost.
Crash rating shown for the 2013 Buick Encore SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.