Reliable Auto DB

2025 Buick Envista reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2025 Buick Envista has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Envista years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

2024 Buick Envista
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Complaints

32

Per year

16

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (13 of 32), then Engine (5) and Service brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2025 (19 of 32). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Envista has 54 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Buick Envista. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2026-08-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V539000
Summary General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, if necessary, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 17, 2026. Another letter will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A262554900. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Electrical system
13
Engine
5
Service brakes
4
Back-over prevention
2
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Communication
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

4202419202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the radio screen went black. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Vehicle starts on it own. Two incidents where it has started without any commands / activation on fobs"
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "COMPLAINT REGARDING MANUFACTURE’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE A TIMELY RECALL REPAIR I am filing a formal complaint against General Motors (Buick) for failing to provide a timely remedy for an active federal safety recall on my…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-15
  • "I was driving on a Chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off…"
    Tires · filed 2026-08-01
  • "To the Vehicle Safety Complaint Division: I am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 Buick Envista (VIN: [XXX]) by Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, 1850 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, an…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 BUICK ENVISTA SUV FWD Not rated 4 stars Not rated 4 stars
2025 Buick Envista Early Release SUV FWD 4 stars 4 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
Envista 1.2L, 3-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 32 30 MPG $2150
Envista 1.2L, 3-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 28 32 30 MPG $2150

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2024–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below -29°C (1.2L turbo three-cylinder) , 4.2 qt capacity
Tire size 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 245/45R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-744 covers certain 2024 Buick Envista vehicles (along with Encore GX and Chevrolet Trax models listed): software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit module may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at startup or while driving. The VCU software is updated by a dealer or over the air. Recall 26V-539 covers certain 2024-2025 Envista vehicles (among other GM models listed): the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image; dealers inspect and replace the rearview camera if necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Buick Envista reliable?

The 2025 Buick Envista has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 16 per year. It is too early to rank against other Envista years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Camera.

What are common problems with a 2025 Buick Envista?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (13 of 32), then Engine (5) and Service brakes (4). The most filings arrived in 2025 (19 of 32). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2025 Buick Envista more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Envista has 54 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Buick Envista been recalled?

The 2025 Buick Envista 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 2025 Buick Envista?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2025 Buick Envista with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Buick Envista get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Buick Envista is 30 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Buick Envista use?

The 1.2L turbo three-cylinder is commonly specified with 5W-30 (0W-30 below −29 °C) and about 4.2 qt with filter.

What tire sizes fit the Buick Envista?

Trim-dependent OE sizes include 225/60R17, 225/55R18, and 245/45R19; confirm on the SUV placard.

What recalls affect the Buick Envista?

Recall 23V-744 covers certain 2024 Envista models for Virtual Cockpit Unit display blanks (with Encore GX and Trax); 26V-539 covers certain 2024-2025 Envista vehicles for distorted or blank rearview camera images.