The most-reported Envision run is LRBFXESXXGD (2016 builds) with 6 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 26% of reports; 2017 is the worst model year at 1.9 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for Envision model years 2016–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Buick Envision has 169 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 10% of every Envision complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRBFXESXXGD•••••• | 2016 | — | — | |
| LRBFXBSA7HD•••••• | 2017 | — | 1 | |
| LRBFXDSA5HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXBSA2HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXDSA3HD•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| LRBFXBSA9HD•••••• | 2017 | 1 | — | |
| LRBFXBSA4HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXBSA6HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXBSA1HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXDSA7HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXFSX3HD•••••• | 2017 | — | — | |
| LRBFXCSA7KD•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
Each of the other 157 Envision runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 105 Envision VINs so far, most often 2023, 2026, 2024 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Buick Envision the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2017 car draws 1.9 complaints per run, a 2018 one 1.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 8 | — | |
| 2024 | 12 | 11 | — | |
| 2023 | 26 | 22 | — | |
| 2022 | 26 | 18 | — | |
| 2021 | 22 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 23 | 17 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 13 | — | |
| 2017 | 76 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 19 | 12 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2017 at 1.9 complaints per run; lightest is 2018 at 1.1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 26% of everything Buick Envision owners report: Electrical System, 70 of 238 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 3 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on the Buick Envision; the 6 below cover build years 2016 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 22V903000 | Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software | 2021–2023 |
| 17V404000 | Equipment | 2016–2017 |
| 18V358000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2016–2017 |
| 17V412000 | Structure | 2016–2017 |
| 16V516000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2016–2017 |
| 26V114000 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 2026 |
22V903000 was opened in 2022 on cars built from 2021: 1 year on the road before the recall.
The Envision against its rivals
The Envision draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Honda CR-V 3.7. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Envision | 238 | 169 | 3.4% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Honda CR-V | 14,848 | 4,017 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 238 reports on the Buick Envision, 3.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Buick Envision | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 238 | 1,116,631 |
| Involved a crash | 8 (3.4%) | 64,221 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (0.8%) | 26,977 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 58,047 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 41% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Buick Envision share of that is 238 complaints over 169 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Buick Envision VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 238 NHTSA complaints from 169 Envision runs and 9 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Envision production run has the most complaints?
LRBFXESXXGD, a 2016 build, with 6 complaints. The typical Envision run has 1.4.
Which Envision years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2017 is heaviest at 1.9 complaints per run and 2018 lightest at 1.1.
Does the Envision get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the Envision against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Envision complaints involve a crash?
3.4% of 238 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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