2020 Buick Envision recalls and problems
No recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Buick Envision.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 Buick Envision recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Envision model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 81 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2017 Envision has the most complaints (81). All Buick Envision years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 Buick Envision have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Buick Envision?
- Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (3 complaints), followed by power train (3).
- How many 2020 Buick Envision complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.