Model year
2020 Buick Envision
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2020 Buick Envision (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2016 19 complaints
- 2017 81 complaints
- 2018 15 complaints
- 2019 23 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 23 complaints
- 2022 26 complaints
- 2023 26 complaints
- 2024 13 complaints
- 2025 10 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Envision AWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Envision AWD · 2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Buick Envision at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.