YearToAvoid

2024 Buick Envision Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2024 Buick Envision ranks 2nd-worst among 10 model years, with a complaint index of 89 and 11 complaints centered on engine problems (45% share). It carries one recall for a missing tire-label sticker, and NHTSA lists no crashes, fires, or deaths tied to reported issues.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
89/100
#2 of 10 Envision years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
11
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2019
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
22 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2024 Buick Envision problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (45%)
  2. Electrical System4 (36%)
  3. Brakes3 (27%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (27%)
  5. Other2 (18%)
  6. Steering1 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (9%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report low or zero oil on the dipstick at routine oil changes, requiring repeated top-offs and a manufacturer oil-consumption test.
  • One owner described the accelerator pedal getting stuck under the floor liner and the vehicle failing to stop even after braking.
  • Multiple owners describe sudden loss of engine power with a Check Engine and Reduced Engine Power warning while turning at low speed.
  • Several owners report the automatic braking system engaging unexpectedly at highway speed, locking up brakes and then accelerating.
  • One owner reported all vehicle lights and the instrument cluster screen going black while adjusting automatic high-beam controls at night.
  • One owner described the vehicle rolling backward on its own in reverse before stopping independently, with no warning light.
2024 Buick Envision complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2024Feb 2025Jul 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (2).

2024 Buick Envision recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V710000Sep 25, 2024Other527 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    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."

    Risk: 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.

2024 Buick Envision fuel economy and fuel cost

City
22 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,700
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.

2024 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
2022Caution6725125.5
2023Avoid7825125.5
2024Avoid8911124
2025Good3310024

All Buick Envision years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Buick Envision reliable?
It ranks 2nd-worst of 10 Envision model years tracked, with a complaint index of 89 out of 11 total complaints, and carries a Avoid verdict relative to other Envision years.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Buick Envision?
Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 45% of complaints, including reports of low oil levels and sudden loss of power.
Does the 2024 Buick Envision have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 24V710000) for a missing tire size, pressure, and loading label; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2024 Envision compare to other years?
Its complaint index of 89 is higher than most other Envision years except 2017 (100); years like 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2025 score much lower and carry Good or Best verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Buick Envision?
EPA rates it at 24 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

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.