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Buick Envision: which year should you buy?

Across the 2016 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 95 · 2022 95 · 2016 91 · 2021 90

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202464/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 1 recalls

202395/100
Buybest year

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202295/100
Buy

23 complaints · 1 recalls

202190/100
Buy

23 complaints · 2 recalls

201786/100
Buy

80 complaints · 4 recalls

201691/100
Buy

19 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Buick Envision’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Buick Envision head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Buick Envision as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.