Model year
2021 Buick Envision
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 23 complaints for the 2021 Buick Envision (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), POWER TRAIN (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$2,700, 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
22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs)…
21V421000 · Jun 10, 2021
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing…
Complaints
23 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision AWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Envision FWD · 2L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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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 2021 Buick Envision at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.