Buick Envision
11 model years from 2016 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2016–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 22–26 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 9 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (81)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 5,218 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Envision in brief
The 2026 Buick Envision is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 183 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,085 lb (Avenir SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), 3% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,700 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Buick Envision has 11 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2023 at 26 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 26 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (66), service brakes (45), engine (37).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 9 campaigns and 248 owner complaints.
How the 2016 Envision compares
The 2016 Buick Envision is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,054 lb.
About the Buick Envision
The Buick Envision is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2014. It is exclusively manufactured in China by the SAIC-GM joint venture, supplying the Chinese and North American markets.
From the Wikipedia article "Buick Envision", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 Envision
15 owner complaints · 0 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2017 Envision
81 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 2 fire reports · 2 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Envision changes by model year
- 2024
- Best combined MPG down from 26 to 24
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 1.2 in shorter, wheelbase +1.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine dropped: 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2017
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 22 to 25
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 182.7 in | 4,085 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 182.7 in | 4,085 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,865 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,865 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,865 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 182.7 in | 3,865 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 23 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 4,083 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 4,054 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 23 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 4,054 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 183.9 in | 4,054 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 81 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 183.9 in | 4,054 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 19 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Envision
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →



