Last updated: 2026-10-10

2025 Buick Envista Reliability Report
The 2025 Buick Envista has excellent reliability and no recalls, but owners report the instrument cluster and screen blacking out while driving.
Recalls
0
Complaints
28
Complaint Rate
4.6per 10,000 sold
Est. Repair Cost
N/A
Detailed Score Breakdown
Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume
Independent repair cost ratings
Recall count weighted by severity
Breadth of reported problem categories
The Verdict
Excellent standing with no recalls and a middle place among Envista years, though owners report the instrument cluster and screen going black while driving.
Top Issues to Watch
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11)
- SERVICE BRAKES (2)
- ENGINE (2)
Generation & Refresh (US)
2025 is year 2 of the First generation (RE6).
- Redesigned for the 2024 model year.
- 1st generation Envista (US).
What this means for buyers
Year 2 is typically a safer pick than the first model year — early issues are more likely to be identified, but the platform is still new.
If you're comparing prices, check 2024 (redesign year) vs 2025+ pricing and recalls.
2024: First generation (RE6) Launch
Generation start — new platform.
2025: This Model Year
2025 is year 2 of the First generation (RE6).
Should You Buy the 2025 Buick Envista?
Reliability for this model year is excellent, and it sits above average among 2025 SUVs. Among the Envista's three scored years, it lands in the middle. The 2024 is rated good and draws worse, with 49 complaints and one recall. The 2026 rates about the same but has only 3 complaints, mostly because it has had less time on the road. Federal recall records show no recalls for 2025.
Electrical faults are the main issue. Owners say the digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen go black while driving. The speedometer, fuel gauge and radio disappear, sometimes for about 30 seconds, with no warning light first. Dealers often cannot reproduce it, and resets do not always stop it. Brake complaints are few but serious. One crash-related report describes a soft pedal on a highway exit ramp and a failed master cylinder. Another reports brake pulsation at 20,689 miles.
Ask for service records covering any screen blackout or brake repair, and check the cluster and windows on a test drive.
Compared to the 2026 Buick Envista, which scored 2 points higher. See also the 2024 Buick Envista for an earlier comparison.
Pros
- +Strong reliability score
- +No recalls issued
- +Not a first-year model
- +Only 28 complaints reported
Cons
- −Above-average complaint rate for SUV
- −ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen black out while driving (11 complaints)
- −1 fire incident reported in owner complaints
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Common Problem Categories
Other
HIGH RISK- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7)
Recall Overview
0
recalls on record
No recalls are on record for the 2025 Buick Envista — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.
NHTSA.gov →Complaint Breakdown
4.6
per 10,000 soldSegment avg: 3.5
Safety Incidents
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
NHTSA 4/5 Stars
Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.
Buying a used 2025 Buick Envista? Check its history first
Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2025 Buick Envista, and 0 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
2025 Buick Envista NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall Safety Rating
Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)
Gas Powertrain
Rollover risk: 15.5%
Safety Technologies
Buick EnvistaRepair Costs & Maintenance
Maintenance Rating
3.5Maintenance rating: 3.5 out of 5Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.
Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.
Used Buying Checklist
Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2025 Buick Envista.
Take a long test drive at city and highway speeds and watch for the cluster or center screen going black or flickering.
Ask for service records and look for repeat visits for cluster blackouts, reprogramming, or factory resets.
Shift into reverse several times and confirm the rearview camera image appears every time.
Turn on the window lock and confirm no window can be lowered, then confirm every window closes fully.
Press the brake pedal hard with the engine running and make sure it stays firm, never soft.
Brake firmly from highway speed and feel for pulsation through the pedal or steering wheel.
Scan for stored codes and check that no check engine light is on, especially for fuel or evap faults.
Run the air conditioning on max during the test drive and confirm it keeps blowing cold air.
2025 Buick Envista Common Problems by Component
28 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11 complaintsThe digital instrument cluster and infotainment screen black out while driving. The speedometer, fuel gauge and radio all disappear, sometimes for about 30 seconds, then flicker back. Some drivers think the engine has shut off. Speakers drop out, the touchscreen freezes, and the rearview camera can fail. No warning light comes on first. Dealers often can't reproduce the fault, and reboots, reprogramming and factory resets don't stop it for some owners. A separate group of reports says windows lower even with the window lock on, or won't close.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7 complaintsSafety-relatedThe digital dashboard going blank while driving is the most common report here, leaving no way to read speed. Repeat shop visits for software updates and factory resets come up, including one stay of nearly 25 days. Other reports describe the air conditioning failing several times and check engine lights traced to a cracked fuel pipe or the evaporative emissions system, with a wait of almost 3 weeks for the part. Rear window trim detached in a brushless car wash, and one window shattered overnight. One fire-related complaint gives no details.
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaintsSafety-relatedTwo different brake failures appear here, and one involves a crash. In that case, the pedal goes soft and stops working on a highway exit ramp a little over a month after purchase. The driver steers into a curb to stop, and the dealer finds a failed master cylinder. The other report describes brake pulsation at 20,689 miles. Resurfacing the rotors does not fix it, and a later inspection finds a rear rotor rubbing against another component.
ENGINE (2 complaints)
ENGINE
2 complaintsCheck engine lights come on early in ownership. One report describes the car shaking while going downhill at about 400 miles. Another cites a fault code pointing to the fuel management system, warning that the engine and transmission are not performing as expected. Neither car is diagnosed or repaired at the time of filing, and one owner cannot get a service appointment to confirm the problem.
STRUCTURE (1 complaints)
STRUCTURE
1 complaintWiper blades are not compatible with after market brands due to wiper arm design. Exterior trim. The rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. Causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.
VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving during heavy rain, the windshield wiper fractured in half, resulting in poor visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,266.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1 complaints)
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaintOn August 13, 2025, I purchased the 2025 Buick Envista from DeMontrond in Houston, Texas, for $31,000.00, with a down payment of $12,000. The car is a gift to my grandson who recently graduated from college and starting a job at the Emory University Hospital. On September 6, 2025, the car had to be taken to be repaired due to a “fuel filler pipe leaking”. I didn’t expect that a brand-new car would need to be repaired for something that seems to be dangerous. The fuel filler pipe is crucial for the safe and efficient transfer of fuel to the vehicle's tank. It connects the fuel cap to the fuel tank, ensuring that fuel flows properly without spills or leaks. A leaking fuel filler pipe can lead to fuel vapors escaping, which can be dangerous and illegal in most states. It can also cause issues with the vehicle's EVAP system, leading to diagnostic trouble codes related to fuel vapor leaks. I contacted General Motors Consumer Department and sent a letter to Mr. Mark Reuss, President of GM requesting that the vehicle be replaced or the money I paid be refunded. They refused to replace the vehicle or refund the money I had already paid. Through this letter, I am requesting your help to have GM recalled the vehicle and that I am provided with a brand-new and safe replacement or to refund me the money I already paid.
STEERING (1 complaints)
STEERING
1 complaintON [XXX], (SUNDAY) AFTER DRIVING TO AN EAST LANSING, MI RESTAURANT & SPENDING 1-1/2 HOURS EATING BREAKFAST, I TURNED MY CAR ON AT ABOUT [XXX], AND RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. I TRIED BACKING UP, THEN DRIVING FORWARD 3-4 TIMES & THE ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED. I ALSO TURNED THE CAR OFF & ON SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE APPEARING. I CALLED ON STAR AND THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WERE ALL NEGATIVE FOR ISSUES. MY CALL TO ON STAR GOT DISCONNECTED. I TURNED MY CAR OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING. ON STAR CALLED ME BACK & I REPORTED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOW APPARENTLY WORKING. I THEN DROVE, VERY APPREHENSIVELY, OVER 100 MILES TO MY HOME IN GRAND HAVEN, MI WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS COULD HAVE PROVED DEADLY IF MY POWER STEERING HAD FAILED DURING THE DRIVE. ON [XXX], (SUNDAY), AT 3:22PM EST, I RECEIVED , IN MY EMAIL, MY SEPTEMBER 'DIAGNOSTIC' REPORT THAT MY ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM HAS AN ALERT THIS MONTH WITH REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. AS OF TODAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, I HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET. THIS IS MY 3RD WARRANTY ISSUE SO FAR, MAKING ME EXTREMELY UNSATISFIED (NOT YOUR PROBLEM, I KNOW). MY BACKUP CAMERA CEASED FUNCTIONING & HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY DRIVER SIDE MIRROR GLASS WAS NEVER SEATED PROPERLY AND THE ENTIRE MIRROR IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaintSee attached document for complaint.
VISIBILITY (1 complaints)
VISIBILITY
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH in snowy weather and attempting to clear the windshield, the windshield washer fluid failed to spray properly. The front crash assist indicator to verify that the system has activated failed to illuminate intermittently. The blind spot indicator failed to illuminate on the side mirrors while other vehicles were approaching within the expected distance. The blind spot indicator light only illuminated once the approaching vehicle was already beside the vehicle. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera failed to display the rear of the vehicle due to condensation. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who flushed out the washer fluid for the windshield wiper due to ice forming in the fluid. The dealer was unable to determine the cause for the failure of the front crash assist indicator. The dealer implied that the system would only activate if the driver was operating the vehicle with one hand. The blind spot indicator had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and filed a case. The failure mileage was 3,000.
Best & Worst Buick Envista Years
Best Buick Envista Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreBuick Envista Years to Avoid
No Buick Envista years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 75 and 82 across 3 scored model years.
Buick Envista Reliability Score Trend
Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent |
Buick Envista Reliability Compared to Other Years
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t buy a 2025 Buick Envista without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.
How we score the 2025 Buick Envista
Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Buick Envista does best on recall impact (100/100) 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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