Buick Envision Recalls (2016-2026)
The Buick Envision has been the subject of 9 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2016 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the equipment, exterior lighting, and air bags.
The Buick Envision scores 93 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 44% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 22% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 9 campaigns span 7 model years of the Buick Envision. The single largest affected 740,108 vehicles, over exterior lighting. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Envision problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Buick Envision may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Buick Envision recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Buick Envision recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Buick Envision Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Buick Envision, involving the equipment.
2024 Buick Envision Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Buick Envision, involving the equipment.
2023 Buick Envision Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 Buick Envision, involving the exterior lighting.
2022 Buick Envision Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Buick Envision, involving the exterior lighting.
2021 Buick Envision Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2021 Buick Envision, involving the exterior lighting, air bags, and electrical system.
2017 Buick Envision Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2017 Buick Envision, involving the equipment, fuel system, and structure.
2016 Buick Envision Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2016 Buick Envision, involving the equipment, fuel system, and structure.
Every Buick Envision recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2026 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 5,861
- Reported
- Feb 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2026
Defect: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V114000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2024 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 527
- Reported
- Sep 25, 2024
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Envision vehicles. The vehicles are missing the label that states the tire size, pressure, and the loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Missing tire and load rating information may result in driving with improperly inflated tires or an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Buick Customer Service at 800-521-7300.
NHTSA campaign number 24V710000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2021-2023 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 740,108
- Reported
- Dec 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2023
Defect: 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) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
NHTSA campaign number 22V903000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2021 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 285,622
- Reported
- Jun 10, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 1, 2021
Defect: 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 diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
NHTSA campaign number 21V421000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 895
- Reported
- May 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 2, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA campaign number 18V358000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 10
- Reported
- Jun 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 28, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement headliner as part of a repair. These service parts might not have had impact energy-absorbing foam blocks attached. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant protection in interior impact."
Risk: If the service parts do not have energy-absorbing foam blocks, there may be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17275.
NHTSA campaign number 17V412000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 768
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 27, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles. An accessory NSV Universal Tablet Holder may have been installed incorrectly onto the front seat head restraints, preventing the head restraint posts from fully engaging in the seat back. If so, the head restraints would fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints."
Risk: If the head restraint posts are not fully engaging in the seat back, the head restraint may loosen or dislodge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints and tablet holders for the correct installation, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 27, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17239/17258.
NHTSA campaign number 17V404000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2016 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 327
- Reported
- Dec 21, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 18, 2017
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to March 18, 2016. The the master cylinder brake lines may crack and leak brake fluid.
Risk: If there is a loss of brake fluid, braking performance may be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder brake lines, free of charge. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 16169.
NHTSA campaign number 16V922000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2016-2017 Buick Envision
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,558
- Reported
- Jul 7, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 22, 2016
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Buick Envision vehicles manufactured February 4, 2016, to April 25, 2016. The Tire and Loading Information label may display the incorrect maximum weight information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect weight information may cause an owner to overload the vehicle. Overloading may reduce vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label as necessary, free of charge. The began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 56340.
NHTSA campaign number 16V516000.
Common questions about Buick Envision recalls
- Does the Buick Envision have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on record for the Buick Envision across the 2016 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the equipment, exterior lighting, and air bags.
- How many times has the Buick Envision been recalled?
- The Buick Envision has 9 recall campaigns from the 2016 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Buick Envision recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the exterior lighting, affecting 740,108 vehicles. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Buick Envision model year has the most recalls?
- The 2016 Buick Envision has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Buick Envision has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.