9 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Buick Envision, across model years 2016–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Buick dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Envision by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Buick Envision model years, the 2016 has the most recalls (5); the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (81).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Buick Envision model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 19 |
| 2017 | 4 | 81 |
| 2018 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 2 | 23 |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | 1 | 12 |
| 2025 | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Cadillac Optiq 2025 vehicles may not have owner manuals, increasing crash injury risk. Owners get free electronic manuals via dealer reset. Recall started April 16, 2026.
GM recalls 2024 Buick Envisions without tire size/pressure labels, risking improper inflation or overload. Dealers will add labels free by Nov 1, 2024.
General Motors recalls 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4s with daytime running lights that may not turn off when headlights are on, causing glare and crash risk. Fix via dealer software update.
GM recalls 2021 Buick Envision models with air bag warning light issues. Update software via dealer or over-the-air to prevent injury risk.
GM recalls 2018 Buick LaCrosse models with potential fuel line damage causing fire risk. Owners must get free fuel pump and pipe replacement by July 2018.
When the Buick Envision recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the Buick Envision; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Buick Envision complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 9 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Buick Envision, covering model years 2016–2026. The most recent was issued Feb 26, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2016 Buick Envision has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (4), Exterior Lighting (1), Air Bags (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Buick dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Buick to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Buick dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.