Buick Envision problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 202 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Buick Envision (2016–2026). The 2017 Envision has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.
- Complaints
- 202
- Recalls
- 9
- Model years
- 11
- Worst year
- 2017
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Buick Envision years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2017 Buick Envision — 51 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Brakes
- 2022 Buick Envision — 26 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
- 2023 Buick Envision — 26 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
- 2016 Buick Envision — 10 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2016 (10 complaints).
Every Buick Envision model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Envision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Envision | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2024 Envision | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Envision | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2022 Envision | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2021 Envision | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2020 Envision | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Airbags |
| 2019 Envision | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2018 Envision | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System |
| 2017 Envision | 51 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Brakes |
| 2016 Envision | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System |
Most common Buick Envision problem areas (all years)
- Electrical System58 complaints
- Brakes48 complaints
- Engine35 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain30 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech21 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion18 complaints
- Steering15 complaints
- Airbags11 complaints
- Suspension10 complaints
- Wheels & Tires10 complaints
Complaint trend
Buick Envision recalls
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Buick models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology