There are no safety recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2020 Buick Envision problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Gears — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) — 1
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 57,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2020 Buick Envision complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 130,000 miles · reported Oct 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the power brake booster vacuum pipe assembly needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Power Train · reported Dec 11, 2024
I was driving and came to a stop at a light and all the sudden in my car just shut off. It took me a minute to try to turn it back on while cars behind me honking their horn. Iâm assuming it has something to do with the electric due to the start stop button. I donât have official incident report because I was able to get my car turned back on. I looked it up on the Internet and several people are having this issue.
Electrical System · reported Aug 14, 2024
We have two problems what we would call safety issues. First, all the sound in the vehicle was lost which included safety belt warning alarm, turn signal bells, door open alarms, etc. We were told by the dealership that it was a faulty amplifier. Secondly, the sunroof opened by itself, and is locked in the open position which makes the vehicle undrivable due to weather conditions and makes it an easy target for theft. The vehicle was locked and parked in our driveway when we noticed the sunroof was open. We know this occurred on it's own as we had just washed the vehicle and locked the doors.…
Seat Belts · at 82,910 miles · reported May 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to extend and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the front driver's side seat belt ratchet was abnormally opened, causing the air bag module to fail. The dealer determined that the front driver's side seat belt assembly and the front driver's side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,910. The…
Electrical System · reported Feb 6, 2024
Got in the vehicle to start the engine and the instrument cluster stop showing all readings of the gauges would not display the screen blacked out and none of the gauges were working. There were no warnings lamps or nothing out the ordinary the instrument cluster just went out. This is the first time it has ever done this.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Buick Envision have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Buick Envision?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 57,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.