Buick Envision years to avoid (and the best years)
230 NHTSA owner complaints and 8 recalls across 9 model years, 2016 to 2024. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 230complaints
- 8recalls
- 8reported crashes
- 2reported fires
- 9reported injuries
Which Buick Envision years should you avoid?
No Buick Envision model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Buick Envision year has 23 complaints on file. The busiest year is the 2017 (81).
What are the best Buick Envision years?
The Buick Envision years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (10), 2018 (13) and 2016 (19). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 0.5× | 1 | 0 | 2 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2023 | 25 | 1.1× | 1 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2022 | 25 | 1.1× | 1 | 0 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2021 | 23 | 1.0× | 2 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2020 | 10 | 0.4× | 0 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Transmission and drivetrain |
| 2019 | 23 | 1.0× | 0 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2018 | 13 | 0.6× | 0 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Steering |
| 2017 | 81 | 3.5× | 4 | 2 | 3 | Some concerns to check | Electrical system |
| 2016 | 19 | 0.8× | 5 | 0 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 94 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain36 (38%)
- Electrical & infotainment20 (21%)
- Brakes13 (14%)
- Airbags & seat belts9 (10%)
- Other systems9 (10%)
Recalls (8)
Safety · 24V710000 · Sep 2024 · model year 2024
Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 22V903000 · Dec 2022 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 21V421000 · Jun 2021 · model year 2021
The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Fuel system · 18V358000 · May 2018 · model years 2016, 2017
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Structure · 17V412000 · Jun 2017 · model years 2016, 2017
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.
Safety · 17V404000 · Jun 2017 · model years 2016, 2017
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.
Brakes · 16V922000 · Dec 2016 · model year 2016
If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V516000 · Jul 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.