2026 Buick Envista Problems
Compared with other Buick Envista years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Brakes (1 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,350miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 30 mpgcombined, 1.2L 3-cyl FWD · 28 city / 32 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Buick Envista (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Buick Envista. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,350 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 90 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Battery went completely dead during long distance drive, check engine light came on for fuel pump, back right tire went flat only 4k miles on the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11747834, filed 2026-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 2,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Buick Envista. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envista · SUV FWD | not rated | 5 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Buick Envista version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envista FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Envista FFV FWD | 1.2L 3-cyl · flex-fuel | 6-speed automatic | 28 | 32 | 30 | $2,250 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Buick Envista in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 90 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026Other or unknown. This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11037252Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information provides the dealer information of the location of the rear seat child anchors.
- 11036690Aug 27, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11036399Aug 19, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the repairs direction for addressing a customer concern of no airflow from dash vents when using air conditioning after an extended drive…
- 11036214Aug 11, 2026Other or unknown. 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…
Other model years of the Buick Envista
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 1,350 | 0 | — | 30 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 33 | 3,000 | 1 | 4 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 57 | 24,954 | 2 | 4 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Buick Envista have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2026 Buick Envista as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Buick Envista is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2026 Buick Envista been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Buick Envista get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Buick Envista (Envista, 1.2L 3-cyl) at 30 mpg combined, 28 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Buick Envista reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,350 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 2,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.