What year Buick Envision should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2017, 2023, and 2024 Buick Envision. The 2017 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2024 at 89 and 2023 at 78.

Which Buick Envision year is the most reliable based on complaints?

The 2016, 2018, and 2019 Envision are the best years by complaint index, with 2018 scoring 0, 2016 scoring 11, and 2019 scoring 22.

Does the Buick Envision have recall issues?

Across all model years, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Envision. The 2017 model alone has 4 recalls, including one for a fuel pump/pipe replacement.

What is the most common problem area for the Buick Envision?

Electrical system complaints are the most common issue across all Envision years, making up 32% of the 242 total complaints, followed by brakes at 22% and engine at 21%.

Is the 2023 Buick Envision reliable?

The 2023 Envision is rated Avoid relative to other Envision years, with a complaint index of 78 and electrical failures reported at a median of just 1,500 miles.

Buick Envision Best and Worst Years (2016–2025)

Buick Envision years to avoid are 2017, 2023, and 2024, with complaint indexes of 100, 78, and 89 respectively. Best years are 2016, 2018, and 2019, with complaint indexes of 11, 0, and 22. Electrical system problems lead complaints overall at 32%.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Avoid 2017 Avoid 2023 Avoid 2024 Best 2016 Best 2018 Best 2019

Model years: 10; 2016–2025
NHTSA complaints: 242
Recall campaigns: 8
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Electrical System

Envision Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Buick Envision problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2016	Best	11	19	0	0	5	Electrical System	22	5★
2017	Avoid	100	81	2	2	4	Electrical System	24	5★
2018	Best	0	14	0	0	0	Engine	24	5★
2019	Best	22	23	2	0	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	24	5★
2020	Good	33	11	2	0	0	Airbags	24	5★
2021	Good	44	23	2	0	2	Fuel System	25.5	5★
2022	Caution	67	25	0	0	1	Electrical System	25.5	5★
2023	Avoid	78	25	0	0	1	Electrical System	25.5	5★
2024	Avoid	89	11	0	0	1	Engine	24	5★
2025	Caution	56	10	0	0	0	Electrical System	24	5★

Envision years to avoid: what went wrong

2017 Buick Envision Index 100 · 81 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2017 Envision has the highest complaint index (100) of any model year and ranks worst overall. Electrical system issues account for 40% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles, including reports of dimming or blacked-out display screens and warning beepers failing during backing maneuvers. Brakes make up 27% of complaints at a median 65,644 miles. NHTSA recorded 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries for this year, plus 4 recalls covering fuel pump/pipe replacement, headliner energy-absorbing foam, and improperly installed tablet holders that block head restraints.

2017 electrical system problems →2017 brakes problems →

2024 Buick Envision Index 89 · 11 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2024 Envision has a complaint index of 89 despite only 11 total complaints. Engine problems dominate at 45% share with a median failure mileage of just 400 miles, including accelerator pedals sticking under the floor liner. Electrical system issues follow at 36%, with owners describing all vehicle lights and the instrument cluster shutting off simultaneously while driving. NHTSA recorded 2 injuries and one recall for a missing tire information label.

2023 Buick Envision Index 78 · 25 complaints · 1 recalls

The 2023 Envision carries a complaint index of 78. Electrical system complaints lead at 28% with a median failure mileage of just 1,500 miles, followed by brakes at 24% (median 3,250 miles) and engine at 20% (median 1,945 miles). Owners reported the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly while parking and sudden loss of motive power tied to an ABS control module failure. One recall addressed a body control module software update, delivered via dealer or over-the-air, free of charge.

Most common Buick Envision problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System78 (32%)
Brakes53 (22%)
Engine50 (21%)
Other35 (14%)
Transmission & Powertrain31 (13%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (9%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras18 (7%)
Steering18 (7%)
Fuel System17 (7%)
Airbags13 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Buick Envision should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2017, 2023, and 2024 Buick Envision. The 2017 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2024 at 89 and 2023 at 78.
Which Buick Envision year is the most reliable based on complaints?: The 2016, 2018, and 2019 Envision are the best years by complaint index, with 2018 scoring 0, 2016 scoring 11, and 2019 scoring 22.
Does the Buick Envision have recall issues?: Across all model years, NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the Envision. The 2017 model alone has 4 recalls, including one for a fuel pump/pipe replacement.
What is the most common problem area for the Buick Envision?: Electrical system complaints are the most common issue across all Envision years, making up 32% of the 242 total complaints, followed by brakes at 22% and engine at 21%.
Is the 2023 Buick Envision reliable?: The 2023 Envision is rated Avoid relative to other Envision years, with a complaint index of 78 and electrical failures reported at a median of just 1,500 miles.