Buick Envision common problems
Owners of 2016–2025 Buick Envision vehicles have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (71% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 230
- Owner complaints
- 14
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Crash-related reports
- 9
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 10 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2024 envision
Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 envision
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 envision
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2023 envision
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 envision
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
- Recall2016 envision
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Buick Envision problems?
- Across 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2016–2025 Buick Envision vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (71%), suspension (11%), airbags (11%).
- Which Buick Envision model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2017 Buick Envision has the most owner complaints, with 80 filed.
- Are Buick Envision problems dangerous?
- Of the 230 complaints on record, 8 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 9 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2017 accounts for the most complaints (80). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.