Verdict
2019 Buick Envision: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2019 Buick Envision — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 78% of 2019 SUVs. Service Brakes leads the reports (23%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
22
Reports to NHTSA, 2019
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 78% of 2019 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (23% of 22 reports), followed by suspension (14%).
+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 22 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11742967, ODI 11545338, ODI 11254388, ODI 11254389, ODI 11156406.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2019 Buick Envision SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
- Not rated
2019 Buick Envision SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
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- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envision FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 |
| Envision AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 21 | 27 | 24 |
| Envision AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 20 | 25 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2019 Buick Envision: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Buick Envision?
Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Buick Envision — fewer complaints than 78% of comparable 2019 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Buick Envision?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (23% of complaints) and suspension (14%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Buick Envision have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2019 Buick Envision as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Buick Envision get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Buick Envision between 22 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.