The Lemon IndexBuick Encore recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2022 Buick Encore, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 13
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
194,105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V668000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V537000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2019
The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V774000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2014–2017
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
40,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V437000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2014–2017
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
3,640,162 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V651000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2016 · model year 2013
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
8,367 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V502000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have tire placards that do not provide the rim size information for the front or rear wheels.
19,831 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V162000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2015 · model year 2015
The steering column assembly housing may contact the power steering printed circuit board causing the circuit board to wear.
2,295 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V146000
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- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the driver and passenger lap belt pretensioner cables may not lock in a retracted position, allowing the seat belts to extend when pulled upon.
48,114 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V488000
- Seats · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2013–2014
Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
124,007 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V446000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
2,990 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V417000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
61 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V298000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2013 · model year 2013
The steering wheel fastener may not have been properly installed.
144 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V105000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Encore?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Buick Encore have?
13 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2022, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 22.
Which Buick Encore year has the most recalls?
The 2013, with 6 campaigns. 2015: 4, 2014: 4, 2020: 2.
What are most Buick Encore recalls about?
Airbags: 4 of the 13 campaigns. Then equipment (2) and seats (2).
What is the newest Buick Encore recall?
Transmission & drivetrain, filed Oct 2020 (NHTSA 20V668000): The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
What is the biggest Buick Encore recall?
NHTSA 16V651000 (airbags, Sep 2016) covers 3,640,162 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
How do I check if my Buick Encore has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Buick dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Buick Encore: problems and best years · All Buick recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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