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2020 Buick Envision Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2020 Buick Envision with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (3) and the brakes (3). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2019 has 23 and the 2021 has 24.

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BFewer problems than a typical Envision year, for its age

#155 most complained-about 2020 vehicle

Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Deaths
0

Most common 2020 Buick Envision problems

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No recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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12 complaints about the 2020 Buick Envision

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Brakes

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.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11772460
Engine & cooling

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 oil level was two quarts low and the oil level was topped off. The failure was a persistent issue. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the oil level was two quarts low and oil was added. The contact was informed that an oil...

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consumption test was needed. The vehicle was later diagnosed with possible internal engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired or replaced. The contact was informed that the dealer was awaiting the approval from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11766296
Transmission & drivetrain

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 something to do with the electric due to the start stop button. I don't 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.

Filed Incident Power train · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11630026
Electrical systemDriver assistance

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...

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this occurred on it's own as we had just washed the vehicle and locked the doors. The next day we found the sunroof open and the doors still locked. This is a computer software issue within the vehicle as these issues occurred within a matter of days of each other. The sunroof opening on its own is a safety issue as a unsecure car is a problem, opening during traveling in a storm is a real threat to driving conditions. During our investigations we have found other cases the same as ours.We have reached out to GMC and we were told no recalls have been issued and to file a complaint with NHTSA and our state Attorney General. Our vehicle has been sitting at the dealership since August 5th, waiting on back ordered parts with no anticipated delivery date for those parts. This is not a dealership issue but rather a manufacturer design defect. Buick has not taken any interest or responsibility for this issue as the vehicle was out of warranty recently. This 2020 vehicle only has 55,000 miles. I have a 60-mile roundtrip commute to my job at a local hospital and have been without a vehicle since July 28th. This issue is not due to any neglect on our part and the cost so far is over $3,000. Buick should be responsible for their design and poor engineering as this has the potential to cause an issue if this happens while the vehicle is moving. The safety bells are an added reminder to buckle up and if they are not working it is a safety issue for those in the vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Lane departure · Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11608542
AirbagsSeats & seat belts

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 VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Air bags · Seat beltsNHTSA 11589109
Electrical system

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.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11570412
AirbagsWheels & tiresBrakes

The Air Bag, Parking Brake, Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electonic Stability Control lights all came on while operating my vehicle. The lights did not go off, so I reported to the dealership. They determined it was an internal defect in the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module. This was not covered under warranty and appears to be a defect in the module. I believe this to be a serious safety concern and recommend a recall of this issue.

Filed Incident Air bags · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 11552084
BrakesDriver assistanceTransmission & drivetrain1 injury

I put the car into park and I exited the vehicle because I forgot to push the stop button. So I reached accross the driver's seat and push the stop button. When I did this the car began to roll back as if it was in neutral. I did not touch the shift knob. It shifted into neutral on its on. The front down was open at the time. The car should not have moved if the front door was open. The car ended up rolling down a small hill and ran over me.

Filed Incident Service brakes · Forward collision avoidance · Power trainNHTSA 11543086
Acceleration & cruise controlCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated when pulled into a recycling center, the vehicle unattended accelerated, and crashed into a cement wall. The failure occurred within seconds. The contact did not recall any warning lights on the instrument panel. The air bags did not deploy. There were minor injuries to the left-hand upper thumb. The contact also stated his head hit the steering wheel and the right side of the face was swollen, and below the right knee was bruised. There was a medical...

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report from the Orthopedics clinic. There was no police report. The vehicle had damage to the front driver side quarter panel, the entire hood was lifted; however, the left front of the hood was higher up. The other damages were the bumper, lighting system, the front windshield cracked and shattered, and the rear windshield wiper was damaged due to the impact of the crash. The vehicle was drivable. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,300.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 11460695
AirbagsCrash1 injury

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the contact was struck by a semi-trailer which resulted in the side air bag not deploying. A police report was taken the contact sustained broken ribs on the left side and sought medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then towed to an insurance lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told no evidence of the airbags not deploying properly.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11439414
Transmission & drivetrain

2020 Buick envision. Consumer writes in regards to issue with transmission. The consumer stated the vehicle can be powered off and key removed without being shifted into park. The transmission seemed to shift into neutral independently, allowing the vehicle to roll away. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle was operating as designed.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11432311
Equipment & accessories

The safercar app does not recognize the vin [[redacted]]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Equipment · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11351953

Buick Envision: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
202414110BrakesD
202326100Electrical systemD
202226100Electrical systemC
202124220Fuel systemC
202012020AirbagsB
201923020BrakesB
201815000Electrical systemA
201781422Electrical systemF
201619500BrakesB
All Envision years

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Questions about the 2020 Buick Envision

Does the 2020 Buick Envision have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Envision?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (3), brakes (3), transmission & drivetrain (3).

How many complaints has the 2020 Buick Envision had?

12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 2020 and the latest on October 20, 2026. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2020 Buick Envision a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Buick Envision year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2020 Buick Envision has a problem?

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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