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Buick Envision recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 241 owner complaints for the Buick Envision, covering model years 2016 to 2026. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (81), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 241 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 11 model years with data (2016–2026)
  • most complaints: 2017 (81 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (69 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V114000 (reported Feb 26, 2026)
  • 8 complaints reporting a crash (3.3%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a fire (0.8%)
  • 8 complaints reporting an injury (3.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Buick Envision complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 81 of 241, or 33.6%. Next come 2022 (25) and 2023 (25). The fewest are for 2025, with 10 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Buick Envision owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2016–2025Column chart of 241 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 2017 with 81. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2016: 19 complaints1920162017: 81 complaints8120172018: 14 complaints1420182019: 23 complaints2320192020: 10 complaints1020202021: 23 complaints2320212022: 25 complaints2520222023: 25 complaints2520232024: 11 complaints1120242025: 10 complaints102025
Buick Envision complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Buick Envision complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2016190000
2017812230
2018140000
2019232000
2020102030
2021232000
2022250010
2023250000
2024110010
2025100000
All model years2418280

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Buick Envision components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 69 complaints (28.6% of all 241), followed by Service Brakes (44) and Engine (39).

Components named most often in Buick Envision complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Buick Envision complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System6928.6%
Service Brakes4418.3%
Engine3916.2%
Power Train3112.9%
Unknown or Other3112.9%
Steering187.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System145.8%
Air Bags135.4%
Suspension135.4%
Exterior Lighting125.0%
Forward Collision Avoidance114.6%
Vehicle Speed Control93.7%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic83.3%
Back Over Prevention72.9%
Structure62.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Buick Envision recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Envision, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2026. The 2016 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 9 recall campaigns
  • 2 over-the-air remedies
Buick Envision recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2016: 5 campaigns2017: 4 campaigns2018: no campaigns2019: no campaigns
2020: no campaigns2021: 2 campaigns2022: 1 campaign2023: 1 campaign2024: 1 campaign2025: no campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V114000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2026

    General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Consequence:
    Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V710000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2024

    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."

    Consequence:
    Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Buick Customer Service at 800-521-7300.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V903000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

    Model years 2021–2023 · Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Consequence:
    DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 21V421000

    Reported

    Air Bags › SRS Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light; Electrical System › Software

    Model year 2021 · Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Consequence:
    The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 18V358000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2016–2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

    Consequence:
    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 17V412000

    Reported

    Structure

    Model years 2016–2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 17V404000

    Reported

    Equipment; Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint

    Model years 2016–2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 16V922000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model year 2016

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.

    Consequence:
    If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 16V516000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2016–2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    Consequence:
    Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Buick Envision questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Buick Envision have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the Buick Envision, covering model years 2016 to 2026. The most recent, 26V114000, was reported on February 26, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2016 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Buick Envision model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 81 of the 241 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.6%). The next are 2022 (25) and 2023 (25). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Buick Envision complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 69 complaints, or 28.6% of all 241. Service Brakes (44) and Engine (39) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Buick Envision?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Buick dealer.

How many Buick Envision complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 241 complaints, 8 report a crash, 2 a fire, 8 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.