Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 77/100 (GOOD)

2026 Buick Envision Reliability Report

The 2026 Buick Envision has a good reliability standing and a 5-star crash rating, but it carries one equipment recall to check before you buy.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

N/A

Est. Repair Cost

$573

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,400

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint SeverityN/A

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs70/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact88/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue DiversityN/A

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Good standing with no owner complaints yet and one equipment recall, while the 2025 model rates better with a longer record.

Should You Buy the 2026 Buick Envision?

Good, but not ahead of the pack. This model year sits close to average among 2026 SUVs and in the middle of the nine Envision years we score. The 2025 model rates better, with an excellent reliability standing. The 2026 has no owner complaints on file, but that mostly reflects how little time it has had on the road. It is not proof of a trouble-free car.

The one problem on record is a federal recall in the equipment area. The data does not say what the recall covers, so find out before you buy. Crash protection is a strength, with a 5 of 5 star federal rating. Independent repair-cost data puts model-wide yearly repairs at about $573.

Run the VIN through federal recall records and confirm the recall repair was done. If you want a year with a longer track record and a better standing, the 2025 is worth a look. It has 7 owner complaints and no recalls.

See also the 2025 Buick Envision for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Low recall count
+Low complaint frequency
+5-star NHTSA crash rating

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

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Reliability: 83/100

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2026 Nissan Rogue

Reliability: 83/100

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2026 Mazda CX-5

Reliability: 94/100

Excellent

Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

1 manufacturer recall issued

Recall Overview

recall on record

The 2026 Buick Envision carries 1 recall — a low count. Authorized dealers repair any open recall free of charge, regardless of warranty status.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

complaints

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 5/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2026 Buick Envision Recall Details

1 recall has been issued for the 2026 Buick Envision. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

26V1140002026-02-26

EQUIPMENT

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.”

Consequence

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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2026 Buick Envision? Check its history first

Every 2026 Buick Envision has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2026 Buick Envision NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 5/5

Rollover risk: 14.7%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Not Available)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Not Available)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Not Available)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (Not Available)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Info Not Available)Unattended Child Reminder Direct Sensing System (Info Not Available)LATCH Locations (Not Available)Driver Monitoring System (Info Not Available)Automatic High Beams (Info Not Available)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Buick EnvisionRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

3.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$573

Repair Frequency

0.4

unscheduled repair visits per year

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

25 MPG

Running cost: $2,950/yr

Fuel + repair

22 city / 28 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2026 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Envision AWD 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S9)	22	28	25	$2,400

Best & Worst Buick Envision Years

Best Buick Envision Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

Buick Envision Years to Avoid

No Buick Envision years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 74 and 82 across 9 scored model years.

See full Buick Envision years-to-avoid analysis

Buick Envision Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Buick Envision reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	78/100	Good
2019	78/100	Good
2020	78/100	Good
2021	74/100	Good
2022	75/100	Good
2023	76/100	Good
2024	76/100	Good
2025	82/100	Excellent
2026	77/100	Good

Buick Envision Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026(selected)	77/100	-5	Good	1	0
2025	82/100	+6	Excellent	0	7
2024	76/100	0	Good	1	10
2023	76/100	+1	Good	1	22
2022	75/100	+1	Good	1	23
2021	74/100	-4	Good	2	23
2020	78/100	0	Good	0	10
2019	78/100	0	Good	0	23
2018	78/100	—	Good	0	13

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Buick Envision reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing, close to average among 2026 SUVs. Within the Envision's scored years it lands in the middle. The 2025 rates better. No owner complaints are on file, but a model year this new has had little time to collect them.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Buick Envision?

No common problems show up yet, because no owner complaints are on file for this year. The only issue in the data is one federal recall in the equipment area. Complaints build up with time, so the picture may change as more owners report.

Does the 2026 Buick Envision have any recalls?

Yes, federal records list one recall for this year, in the equipment area. The data does not describe the defect or the fix. Check the VIN against federal recall records and ask the seller for proof that the repair was completed.

How much does the 2026 Buick Envision cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates about $573 a year in repairs across the model as a whole. That figure is not specific to the 2026 year. Your own cost will depend on the car's condition, how it was maintained, and its repair history.

Is the 2026 Buick Envision better than the 2025?

Not by reliability standing. The 2025 rates excellent, which is better than the good standing of the 2026. The 2025 has 7 owner complaints and no recalls, while the 2026 has no complaints yet and one equipment recall.

Don’t buy a 2026 Buick Envision without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2026 Buick Envision

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2026 Buick Envision does best on recall impact (88/100) and worst on repair costs (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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