2020 Buick Envision

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2020 Buick Envision
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:44.047Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Envision Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2016: 19 complaints 2016 2017: 81 complaints 2018: 13 complaints 2018 2019: 23 complaints 2020: 10 complaints 2020 2021: 23 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2022 2023: 25 complaints 2024: 11 complaints 2024 2025: 9 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
2020: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
201619
201781
201813
201923
202010
202123
202224
202325
202411
20259
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 10 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the contact was struck by a semi-trailer which resulted in the side air bag not deploying.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211104

POWER TRAIN

3 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing gears and gear position indication (prndl).

INJURY
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I put the car into park and I exited the vehicle because I forgot to push the stop button. So I reached accross the driver's seat and push the stop button. When I did this the car began to roll back as if it was in neutral.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Buick Envision — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2020 Buick Envision reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Envision?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Envision have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.