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2025 Buick Envista

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 29 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Buick Envista, most frequently naming the electrical, engine and brakes categories. 220 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical1237.5%
  • Engine515.6%
  • Brakes412.5%
  • Driver assistance39.4%
  • Visibility39.4%
  • Fuel system13.1%
  • Body & structure13.1%
  • Exterior lighting13.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 1, 2026

I was driving on a Chicago expressway with my family when the tire pressure light came on, within 3 mins and before we could safely pull over the tire shredded and eventually the entire middle part of the tire came off and we were thankful there was a lot of traffic so we had to slow our speed because the inner part of the tire came off and it rolled to the side of the expressway. This could have been catastrophic if another car on the expressway tried to avoid or hit the rubber part of the tire while they were driving. We had to backup an on ramp because there was no safer alternative. We were able to put on the spare and find a tire shop that was affordable to replace the tire.

NHTSA ID
11754222
Incident
Jun 20, 2026
Brakes
Filed Jul 15, 2026

To the Vehicle Safety Complaint Division: I am filing a safety complaint regarding brake service performed on a 2025 Buick Envista (VIN: [XXX]) by Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, 1850 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, an authorized GM dealership. Safety Issue: The vehicle was brought in on XXX with brake pulsation at 20,689 miles. Suburban performed rotor resurfacing on all four rotors and certified the repair as complete and verified on XXX. On XXX — 13 days after Suburban certified the repair — Moran Buick GMC of Sterling Heights found the rear rotors causing the identical brake pulsation symptom. [XXX]'s service advisor determined the rear rotor was rubbing against another component and stated in his professional opinion that Suburban's prior service caused the condition. The corrective repair was processed as a GM warranty claim. Safety Concern: A certified brake repair on a 21,342-mile vehicle failed within days of service. The failure involved the braking system — a safety-critical component. The original service manager dismissed the customer's safety concern by stating failure would depend on "how you drive." Dealer: Suburban Buick GMC of Troy, Registration Number XXX, operated by Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) Supporting Documentation: Two authorized GM dealer repair orders documenting the failed repair and corrective service are available upon request. I respectfully request confirmation of receipt of this complaint and assignment of a case or reference number. I am available to provide any additional documentation or information required to support this complaint. The complete documentary record, including both repair orders, the independent inspection findings, and the complete correspondence record with Lithia Motors corporate, is attached. Sincerely, [XXX] Authorized Representative for [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Attachments: — [XXX] v. Lithia Motors Document Package (Exhibits INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11750541
Incident
Jun 11, 2026
Filed Jun 8, 2026

Since purchasing this unit on 06/14/2025, I have taken this car in for many issues, including the digital dashboard going out multiple times and the AC unit stopping working. I have attached the service history ticket for your records. This unit is deemed to fall apart here shortly. Not even a year old, and the AC has already gone out 3-4 times. Most important is the dashboard that shows speed and other important information I will use to drive.

NHTSA ID
11742697
Incident
Mar 27, 2026
Filed Apr 9, 2026
Fire reported

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID
11730174
Incident
Feb 12, 2026
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Apr 6, 2026

Wiper blades are not compatible with after market brands due to wiper arm design. Exterior trim. The rear quarter window trim has poor adhesive. Causing chrome panel to bend and detach while vehicle was one highway.

NHTSA ID
11729341
Incident
Sep 1, 2025
Visibility
Filed Mar 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving during heavy rain, the windshield wiper fractured in half, resulting in poor visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,266.

NHTSA ID
11727460
Incident
Mar 26, 2026
Mileage
15,266 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Dec 31, 2025

Passenger window will go down while LOCKED. Strange noise from front cabin

NHTSA ID
11708054
Incident
Dec 3, 2025
Electrical
Filed Dec 31, 2025

Window will not go back up. Also when the windows are Locked ( Light indicator on) THEY STILL GO DOWN. My driver window was half way down and would not go back up. The Fuse was checked and Did not need to be replaced. Approximately 6 hours later window went back up.. WEIRD

NHTSA ID
11708053
Incident
Dec 3, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIC6548B

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam feature after the front camera was replaced.

PIT5099J

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

PIT5966F

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

PIC6637B

This document is a technical bulletin regarding CarPlay issues in certain Buick and Chevrolet models. It details the problem, cause, and current status of the software anomaly affecting CarPlay connectivity.

PIC6548A

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the direction needed when encountering an issue with switching between adaptive cruise control and regular cruise control or an issue with automatic high beam feature after the front camera was replaced.

PIP6116

This document assists GM Dealer technician's with diagnosing turbocharger concerns to ensure turbocharger replacement is necessary. The turbocharger part number will be placed on order restriction and the technician will have to contact GM Technical Assistance to verify the turbocharge is at fault and needed. GM Technical Assistance will verify the turbocharger is needed and then order it for the dealer.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Buick Envista by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026300
2025Viewing290042.8
2024491048.0

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.