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Buick Envision Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns across the Buick Envision, 2016–2025. Owners have filed 244 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most (81) and the 2020 the fewest (11).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Buick Envision complaints by model year

244 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2020 · 11 complaints
  • 2018 · 14 complaints
  • 2016 · 19 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2017 · 81 complaints
  • 2021 · 23 complaints
  • 2019 · 23 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Buick Envision owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Electrical system 425432510755
Service brakes 42226213633
Engine 41142127441
Power train 11002353511
Unknown or other 31124232310
Steering 0842001210
Fuel/propulsion system 0210064200
Air bags 1012314100

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Buick Envision recalls (9)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Envision model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Buick Envision
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V114000Feb 26, 2026Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208202663.2%
24V710000Sep 25, 2024Missing Tire Information and GVWR Label202489%
22V903000Dec 8, 2022Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 1082021, 2022, 202398.1%
21V421000Jun 10, 2021Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction202199.1%
18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture2016, 201796.9%
17V412000Jun 29, 2017Headliner Missing Foam Blocks/FMVSS 2012016, 201790%
17V404000Jun 27, 2017Incorrectly Installed Tablet Holder/FMVSS 202a2016, 201734%
16V922000Dec 21, 2016Brake Lines May Leak Fluid201697.6%
16V516000Jul 7, 2016Incorrect Weight Information on Label/FMVSS 1102016, 201794.2%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Buick Envision (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2026★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2025★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2024★★★★★5★5★4★suv awd
2023★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd
2022★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd
2021★★★★★5★5★4★suv fwd
2020★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd
2019★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd
2018★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd
2017★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd
2016★★★★★4★5★4★suv awd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

201622 mpg
201722–25 mpg
201822–25 mpg
201922–25 mpg
202022–25 mpg
202125–26 mpg
202225–26 mpg
202325–26 mpg
202424 mpg
202524 mpg
202625 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Buick Envision FAQ

How many recalls has the Buick Envision had?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Buick Envision model year from 2016 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Buick Envision year has the most complaints?

Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (81) and the 2020 the fewest (11). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Buick Envision problems?

Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, service brakes, engine in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Buick Envision get?

EPA rates the 2026 Buick Envision at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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