Buick Envision Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Buick Envision model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2020 drew the fewest (11) and the 2017 the most (81).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
10 | 0 | Electrical system | 5★ | 24 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
11 | 0 | Air bags | 5★ | 22–25 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
12 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 24 |
| 2018 Among the fewest complaints |
14 | 0 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22–25 |
| 2016 Among the fewest complaints |
19 | 5 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22 |
| 2019 Among the most complaints |
23 | 0 | Service brakes | 5★ | 22–25 |
| 2021 Among the most complaints |
23 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system | 5★ | 25–26 |
| 2023 | 25 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 25–26 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | Electrical system | 5★ | 25–26 |
| 2017 Among the most complaints |
81 | 4 | Electrical system | 5★ | 22–25 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Buick Envision years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2017 Buick Envision: 81 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 25 (31%); Service brakes 22 (27%); Engine 11 (14%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 22,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
2021 Buick Envision: 23 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 6 (26%); Electrical system 5 (22%); Power train 5 (22%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2019 Buick Envision: 23 complaints
Most-reported: Service brakes 6 (26%); Electrical system 3 (13%); Suspension 3 (13%).
Reports mention 2 crashes. 0 recall campaigns listed.
The Buick Envision years with the fewest complaints
2020 Buick Envision: 11 complaints
Most-reported: Air bags 3 (27%); Power train 3 (27%); Electrical system 2 (18%).
Reports mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2018 Buick Envision: 14 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (29%); Engine 4 (29%); Steering 4 (29%).
0 recall campaigns listed.
2016 Buick Envision: 19 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (21%); Engine 4 (21%); Service brakes 4 (21%).
Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 11,875 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Buick Envision owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 81 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22,000 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11,875 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Buick Envision recalls
- Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 (2021–2023 model years; 740,108 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2022; 22V903000)
- Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction (2021 model year; 285,622 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2021; 21V421000)
- Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 (2026 model year; 5,861 vehicles across all models; filed Feb 2026; 26V114000)
- Incorrect Weight Information on Label/FMVSS 110 (2016–2017 model years; 4,558 vehicles across all models; filed Jul 2016; 16V516000)
- Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture (2016–2017 model years; 895 vehicles across all models; filed May 2018; 18V358000)
All 9 Buick Envision recall campaigns · Buick Envision problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Buick Envision years FAQ
Which Buick Envision year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2020 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (11). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Buick Envision years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2017, 2021 and 2019 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Buick Envision problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (70 of 244 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Buick Envision have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns covering the Buick Envision. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Buick Envision recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.