Envision (2nd)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Buick Envision, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2021-2025 Buick Envision
On a used 2021-2025 Buick Envision, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (33), the airbags and driver-assist systems (19) and the engine (18). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Buick Envision about the electrical system.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 19 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Buick Envision about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Buick Envision about the engine.
- On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Buick Envision about the brakes.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2021-2025 Buick Envision about the fuel system.
Recalls (3)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2021-2025 Buick Envision complaints?
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021-2025 Buick Envision. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine.
Is the 2021-2025 Buick Envision a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021-2025 Buick Envision. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021-2025 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA has 97 owner complaints on file for the 2021-2025 Buick Envision as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2021-2025 Buick Envision?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2021-2025 Buick Envision vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Buick Envision?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the engine, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Envision?
The 2025 Buick Envision received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 97 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.