Buick Envision Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Envision model year (2016–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Envision Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 66 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 72
0 recalls · 31 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 31
0 recalls · 15 complaints
6 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 27
Best Buick Envision Years to Buy
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 2
0 recalls · 6 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 6
0 recalls · 11 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 11
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Buick Envision — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 6 | — | — | 6 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | 6 | — | 27 | Caution |
| 2023 | 0 | 31 | — | — | 31 | Caution |
| 2022 | 0 | 20 | — | — | 20 | Good |
| 2021 | 0 | 19 | — | — | 19 | Good |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 21 | — | — | 21 | Good |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 11 | Good |
| 2017 | 0 | 66 | 3 | — | 72 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 0 | 18 | — | — | 18 | Good |
All 11 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Buick Envision Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Envision models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade Envision units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Envision should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2017 Buick Envision if possible. It has 0 recalls, 66 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 72 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Envision to buy?+
The 2020 Buick Envision is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 2. It has only 0 recalls and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Envision has the fewest problems?+
The 2020, 2025, 2018 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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