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2024 Buick Envista Engine Problems

Engine complaints make up 15 of 54 total complaints (28%) for the 2024 Buick Envista, with a median failure mileage of 25,750 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue, but two of the sample complaints involve fires.

Engine complaints
15
28% of 54
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
25,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report the engine emitting smoke or fire from under the hood while driving, in one case leading to a stopped vehicle and a fire department call.
  • Several owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly at stoplights or while turning, with all displays and power accessories going dark at the same time.
  • One owner reported the engine seizing while driving, followed by a check engine light and a low-power warning after restart.
  • Another owner described the coolant reservoir running dry with smoke and a popping sound coming from the engine bay while on the freeway.
  • One owner reported the vehicle failing to start after feeling a hard kick during acceleration, with the instrument cluster going blank and no warning lights showing.

When 2024 Buick Envista engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 23, 2024, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2024 Buick Envista engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Oct 2025Jan 2026Sep 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Buick Envista

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Envista model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202415 (28%)
  2. 20256 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2024 Buick Envista?
NHTSA lists 15 engine-related complaints out of 54 total complaints for the 2024 Envista, which is 28% of all complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Buick Envista engine?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to the engine complaints reported for the 2024 Envista.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2024 Envista?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 25,750 miles.
Have there been any fires or injuries linked to engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 injury among the complaints in this dataset for the 2024 Envista, though not all fires were filed strictly under the Engine component.

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.