Reliable Auto DB

2022 Buick Envision reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Buick Envision holds 25 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Envision years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

2016 Buick Envision
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Complaints

25

Per year

6

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 25), then Engine (7) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Envision has 23 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 25 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Buick Envision. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (25 total)

Electrical system
10
Engine
7
Air bags
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Powertrain
3
Back-over prevention
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Service brakes
2
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "There is a problem with the fuel gauge as its display is extremely erratic. As a driver this is not considered safe because it is unknown how much fuel is actually available in the vehicle."
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-26
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel went black and the speedometer, direction light, gear, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge were not…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-19
  • "My instrument panel cluster went black while the vehicle remained operational. The speedometer, warning lights, warning chimes, PRNDL/gear display, and dashboard are all non-functional. We checked fuses and performed a…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-05-18
  • "The OnStar Telematics Module has malfunctioned and is causing SAFETY FEATURES to malfunction. It is causing the following to occur to the vehicle: 1. The faulty module is causing the car to shut OFF UNEXPECTEDLY MID…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2025-08-29
  • "The contact owned a 2022 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield and collided with the contact’s vehicle. The contact stated that all of the air…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Buick Envision SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Buick Envision SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Envision all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) All-wheel drive 22 29 25 MPG $2600
Envision front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 24 31 26 MPG $2500

Specs and fitment

Second generation (US built), 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R18 (common)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V903000 covers certain 2021-2023 Buick Envision vehicles (with Cadillac CT4 and CT5, Escalade, Silverado, Tahoe, and related GM models) whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on (FMVSS 108); dealers or an OTA update revise body control module software. Recall 21V421000 covers certain 2021 Envision vehicles (with CT4, CT5, Escalade, Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, Yukon, and Yukon XL) whose communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing and diagnostic module; dealers or an OTA update revise gateway software.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Buick Envision reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Buick Envision holds 25 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Envision years here — over the median of the other years, which is 3. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Lighting control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2022 Buick Envision?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 25), then Engine (7) and Air bags (4). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 Buick Envision more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Envision has 23 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2023 has 25 complaints, 6 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2022 Buick Envision been recalled?

The 2022 Buick Envision has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Buick Envision?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2022 Buick Envision with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Buick Envision get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Buick Envision is 25.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Buick Envision take?

1st gen (2016-2020) 2.0L turbo: dexos1 5W-30 (0W-30 below −29 °C), about 6.0 qt. 2nd gen (2021+) 2.0L turbo: 0W-20, about 5.3 qt.

Does recall 18V358000 cover early Buick Envisions?

It covers certain 2016-2017 Envision vehicles (with other GM models on the same campaign) for a high-pressure fuel pump concern; dealers apply the published remedy.

What generation is a 2022 Buick Envision?

2nd generation (2021 onward). 2016-2020 are 1st generation.