2025 Buick Envista problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Buick Envista, most often about electrical system. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
33
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Median mileage
3,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 15 of 33 complaints (45%).
  • Engine (6) and brakes (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries.
  • The 2025 Buick Envista has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 2nd of 3 Buick Envista model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 42% fewer complaints than the 2024 model year (57).

2025 Buick Envista problems by category

  • Electrical System
    15 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Brakes · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system14
Unknown or other9
Engine5
Service brakes4
Visibility/wiper2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1

When problems happen (mileage)

4Under 10k210k–30k30k–60k60k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2025 Buick Envista complaints that list mileage.

2025 Buick Envista recalls (1)

  • Recall 26V539000Aug 20, 2026306,511 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Recent 2025 Buick Envista complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 23, 202610,000 miMDElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went black. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11766423 · source
  2. Filed Sep 15, 2026OHOther / Unknown
    COMPLAINT REGARDING MANUFACTURE’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE A TIMELY RECALL REPAIR I am filing a formal complaint against General Motors (Buick) for failing to provide a timely remedy for an active federal safety recall on my 2025 Buick Envista. BACKUP CAMERA, 2025 BUICK ENVISTA. The vehicle is subject to a critical safety recall, but the manufacturer and authorized dealerships have failed to make the necessary replacement parts or software remedies available within a reasonable…
    NHTSA complaint #11764284 · source
  3. Filed Aug 1, 2026VAWheels & Tires
    I was driving on a Chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off and we were thankful there was a lot of traffic so we had to slow our speed because the inner part of the tire came off and it rolled to the side of the expressway. This could have been catastrophic if another car on the expressway tried to avoid or hit the…
    NHTSA complaint #11754222 · source
  4. Filed Jul 15, 2026MIBrakes
    To the Vehicle Safety Complaint Division: I am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 Buick Envista (VIN: [XXX]) by Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, 1850 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, an authorized GM dealership. Safety Issue: The vehicle was brought in on XXX with brake pulsation at 20,689 miles. Suburban performed rotor resurfacing on all four rotors and certified the repair as complete and verified on XXX. On XXX — 13 days after Suburban certified…
    NHTSA complaint #11750541 · source
  5. Filed Jun 8, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    Since purchasing this unit on 06/14/2025, I have taken this car in for many issues, including the digital dashboard going out multiple times and the AC unit stopping working. I have attached the service history ticket for your records. This unit is deemed to fall apart here shortly. Not even a year old, and the AC has already gone out 3-4 times. Most important is the dashboard that shows speed and other important information I will use to drive.
    NHTSA complaint #11742697 · source
  6. Filed Apr 6, 2026AZBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers
    Wiper blades are not compatible with after market brands due to wiper arm design. Exterior trim. The rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. Causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.
    NHTSA complaint #11729341 · source
  7. Filed Mar 27, 202615,266 miMIVisibility & Wipers
    The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving during heavy rain, the windshield wiper fractured in half, resulting in poor visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,266.
    NHTSA complaint #11727460 · source
  8. Filed Dec 31, 2025ALElectrical System
    Window will not go back up. Also when the windows are Locked ( Light indicator on) THEY STILL GO DOWN. My driver window was half way down and would not go back up. The Fuse was checked and Did not need to be replaced. Approximately 6 hours later window went back up.. WEIRD
    NHTSA complaint #11708053 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology