CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Buick Enclave has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (14 reports).
2013 Buick Enclave recalls
Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in certain Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse vehicles may explode when the air bag deploys because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly
Some vehicles have side curtain airbags that may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Most common 2013 Buick Enclave problems
Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
What owners report
Transmission slip, surging forward, grinding, not shifting, shuts down completely
The contact owned a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to make a right turn around a curve, the driver-side curtain airbag deployed unexpectedly and struck the contact's left temple, causing the contact to lose consciousness. While unconscious, the contact's foot remained depressed on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to crash into a ditch, at which point the front passenger-side and rear driver-side and passenger-side airbags also deployed. Medical attention was required. The contact sustained an injury to the left temple, head pain, and pain extending from the left side of the neck into the shoulder blade. A police report was not fil
No first gear. Engine stalls if car is brought to a halt. On take off, car will stall if given too much throttle. If able to roll from dead stop, it will jerk and hesitate as if in too high of gear or dragging clutch.
Steering wheel is so stiff it over works my arms and shoulder muscles burn it hard to turn literally feels as if the wheels is kind of bumping the frame 5 days steering wheel started to make a weird noise that is now persistent and sounds like a rubbing rubber sound and I have been getting electric shock every time Iâm getting out the car and go to close the door since this started making a static like electric sound in the dash over my steering wheel they all at the same time on the same day February 4,2026 scared my car might catch fire
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.
2013 Buick Enclave questions
Does the 2013 Buick Enclave have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2013 Buick Enclave: Driver's Air Bag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Side Curtain Airbags May Not Deploy Properly; Seat Belts; Air Bags:Side/Window. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Enclave?
Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (14), Engine (14), Electrical System (12).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Buick Enclave has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.