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Buick Envista VIN Check

NHTSA holds 90 owner complaints on the Buick Envista from 48 production runs; the worst run has 7, the typical one 1.9.

NHTSA complaint records · 90 complaints · 48 runs · 2024–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Envista run is KL47LCE2XRB (2024 builds) with 7 complaints, 3.7× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 38% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for Envista model years 2024–2025.

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 Envista has 48 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 27% of every Envista complaint on file.

FIG.01·Buick Envista — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KL47LCE2XRB••••••202471—
KL47LBE29RB••••••20245——
KL47LAE26RB••••••20244—1
KL47LAE29RB••••••20244——
KL47LAE28RB••••••20244——
KL47LAEP5SB••••••20253——
KL47LAE2XRB••••••20243——
KL47LAE23RB••••••20243——
KL47LBEPXSB••••••20253——
KL47LAE21RB••••••20243——
KL47LBE25RB••••••20243——
KL47LBE20RB••••••20243——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 36 Envista runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 26 Envista VINs so far, most often 2026, 2025, 2024 builds; 2 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.

FIG.02·Buick Envista — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2026133—
20251.530201
20242.357251
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2024 at 2.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 38% of everything Buick Envista owners report: Electrical System, 44 of 90 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Buick Envista — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System44——
Unknown Or Other2711
Engine13—2
Service Brakes91—
Vehicle Speed Control6——
Forward Collision Avoidance62—
Fuel/propulsion System6——
Exterior Lighting5——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Buick Envista; the 2 below cover build years 2024 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Buick Envista — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
26V539000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2024–2025
23V744000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel2024
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

26V539000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2024: 2 years on the road before the recall.

The Envista against its rivals

The Envista draws 1.9 complaints per production run; the Kia Niro 1.5 and the Volvo V60 1.1. That is the highest rate of the 3.

FIG.05·Buick Envista VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Buick Envista90481.92.2%
Kia Niro109741.517.4%
Volvo V6035311.15.7%
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 90 reports on the Buick Envista, 2.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Buick Envista — complaint severity
OutcomeBuick EnvistaAll vehicles
Complaints filed901,115,966
Involved a crash2 (2.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire3 (3.3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 62% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Buick Envista share of that is 90 complaints over 48 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Buick Envista
Recalls5 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems90 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space24 cu ftUsed prices82 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2024–2026

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Buick Envista VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 90 NHTSA complaints from 48 Envista runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Envista production run has the most complaints?

KL47LCE2XRB, a 2024 build, with 7 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Envista run has 1.9.

Which Envista years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2024 is heaviest at 2.3 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.

Does the Envista get more complaints than the Kia Niro?

Yes: 1.9 complaints per production run for the Envista against 1.5 for the Kia Niro.

How many Envista complaints involve a crash?

2.2% of 90 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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