Is the 2013 BUICK Encore safe to drive?

The 2013 BUICK Encore has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 14V298000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

Your Buick Encore or Chevrolet Spark has a crucial safety feature called the passenger side front air bag that helps keep you safe in a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2013 models, the air bag's inflator might not be properly attached.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're involved in a crash and the air bag doesn't deploy, you could be at risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V298000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 14V298000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?