2020 Buick Envision Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2020 Buick Envision, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2020 Buick Envision. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Buick Envision have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,082 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the oi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Engine
“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. I’m assuming it has somet”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 11, 2024 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Buick Envision (Envision AWD, Envision FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–22 / 25–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Automatic 9-spd |
Compare Buick Envision model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Envision model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Envision | 5 | 19 |
| 2017 Buick Envision | 4 | 81 |
| 2018 Buick Envision | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 Buick Envision | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 Buick Envision | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 Buick Envision | 2 | 23 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 1 | 26 |
| 2023 Buick Envision | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 Buick Envision | 1 | 12 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 Buick Envision | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Buick Envision
How do I know if my 2020 Buick Envision has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.