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2022 Buick Envision Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#4 most-complained of 10 Envision years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Buick Envision has a Complaint Index of 67 and ranks 4th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It carries 25 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, or deaths reported to NHTSA.

Complaints
25
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23 city / 30 hwy

Top 2022 Buick Envision problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System10 (40%)
  2. Engine8 (32%)
  3. Airbags4 (16%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (16%)
  5. Brakes3 (12%)
  6. Fuel System3 (12%)
  7. Other3 (12%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain3 (12%)
  9. Lane Departure1 (4%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (4%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle running on its own while parked in the garage with the fob elsewhere, with no warning light on.
  • Some describe the AutoStop feature combined with delayed or hesitant gear shifts, high RPM spikes, and sudden loss of power while driving.
  • Several mention a squeaking or whistling noise from the engine when shutting it off or accelerating, sometimes with a burning or coolant smell.
  • Airbag and Service Safety Restraint System warning lights turn on and off repeatedly without dealers being able to find a diagnostic code.
  • The automatic emergency braking system has activated without an apparent obstacle, applying brakes unexpectedly in highway traffic.
  • One owner reported the vehicle losing power at a busy intersection due to a fuel pump control module failure, unable to be shifted into neutral.
2022 Buick Envision complaints: complaints filed per month7Nov 2021Aug 2022Feb 2023Jun 2023Oct 2023Jul 2025Aug 2026
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2025 (7).

2022 Buick Envision recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

    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."

    Risk: 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.

2022 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Envision years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution5611024
2021Good4423225.5
2022Caution6725125.5
2023Avoid7825125.5
2024Avoid8911124

All Buick Envision years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Envision reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2022 Envision a Complaint Index of 67, ranking it 4th worst among the 10 model years with data, which puts it in the Caution range relative to other Envision years.
What problems does the 2022 Buick Envision have?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 40% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 32%. Airbags and Collision Avoidance/Cameras each make up 16% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Buick Envision have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 22V903000) covering the body control module software, addressed via a dealer or over-the-air update at no charge.
At what mileage do 2022 Envision problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 21,000 miles, though Electrical System issues have a lower median of 11,000 miles.
How does the 2022 Envision compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 67, the 2022 model year is worse than 2016 through 2021 but better than 2017, 2023, and 2024, which carry higher indexes and Avoid verdicts.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.