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2021 Buick Envision

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
A
Safety Signal
94 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA23
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA26 mpg
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The 2021 Buick Envision is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Envision FWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 23 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Envision FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo243126$2,400
Envision AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo222925$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43368, 43201.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Exterior Lighting

N222386380
740,108 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskDRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
NHTSA campaign 22V903000reported Dec 8, 2022General Motors, LLC
○minor

Electrical System

N212338110
285,622 vehicles
ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.RiskThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.FixThe communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.
NHTSA campaign 21V421000reported Jun 10, 2021General Motors, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
23complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 2 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 8 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System6
Electrical System5
Power Train5
Unspecified3
Tires2
Engine2

What owners describe

“When I start at a low speed it's like it does not know which gear to go in. You push on the gas and it does not move much and then launches forward. It has done this since I purchased it in April 2025 used.When in auto stop and the engine starts up with my foot still on the brake, sometimes it will lurch and buck. Buic…”Jan 2, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Fuel pump and fuel control module failed. Car will not stay running. Currently at GM dealership. Confirmed and repair cost about $500. No warning lights.”Nov 26, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert malfunctioned. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the side-view mirror illuminated erroneously while driving near a guard rail. Additionally, the …”Oct 9, 2025 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆15%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Envision model years

A

2026 Buick Envision

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Buick Envision

0 recalls · 8 complaints

A

2024 Buick Envision

1 recalls · 10 complaints

A

2023 Buick Envision

1 recalls · 24 complaints

A

2022 Buick Envision

1 recalls · 25 complaints

A

2020 Buick Envision

0 recalls · 10 complaints

A

2019 Buick Envision

0 recalls · 23 complaints

A

2018 Buick Envision

0 recalls · 13 complaints

D

2017 Buick Envision

4 recalls · 81 complaints

F

2016 Buick Envision

5 recalls · 19 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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