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2025 Buick EnvistaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 46 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
46
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
229
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 46 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

14 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 3K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical14 (30%)
Other9 (20%)
Engine6 (13%)
Brakes4 (9%)
Fuel System2 (4%)
Visibility2 (4%)
Back Over Prevention1 (2%)
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking1 (2%)

2025 Buick Envista: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2025 Buick Envista, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2025 Buick Envista, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2025 Buick Envista, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2025 Buick Envista, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
24
27
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Buick Envista. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V539000Sep 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2025 Buick Envista NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

2025 Buick Envista vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

46

Class avg

26

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Buick Envista Model Years

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2025 Buick Envista: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Buick Envista?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Buick Envista is related to the electrical, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Buick Envista reliable?
The 2025 Buick Envista has 46 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Buick Envista?
NHTSA rates the 2025 Buick Envista 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Buick Envista problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Buick Envista have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Buick Envista has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Envista problems start?
Based on 12 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 3,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2025 Buick Envista data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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