Most common 2020 Buick Envision problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Envision complaints by model year
Best Envision years: 2018, 2020. Years to avoid: 2023, 2021, 2022, 2019. Compare all years →
What 2020 Buick Envision owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
I put the car into park and I exited the vehicle because I forgot to push the stop button. So I reached accross the driver's seat and push the stop button. When I did this the car began to roll back as if it was in neutral. I did not touch the shift knob. It shifted into neutral on its on. The front down was open at the time. The car should not have moved if the front door was open. The car ended up rolling down a small hill and ran over me.
I was driving and came to a stop at a light and all the sudden in my car just shut off. It took me a minute to try to turn it back on while cars behind me honking their horn. I'm assuming it has something to do with the electric due to the start stop button. I don't have official incident report because I was able to get my car turned back on. I looked it up on the Internet and several people are having this issue.
Air bags
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the contact was struck by a semi-trailer which resulted in the side air bag not deploying. A police report was taken the contact sustained broken ribs on the left side and sought medical treatment. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and then towed to an insurance lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told no evidence of the airbags not deploying properly.
The contact owns a 2020 Buick Envision. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt failed to extend and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the front driver's side seat belt ratchet was abnormally opened, causing the air bag module to fail. The dealer determined that the front driver's side seat belt assembly and the front driver's side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,910. The VIN was not available.
2020 Buick Envision engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 21 / 27 / 24 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 25 / 22 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Buick Envision a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 Envision rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Envision at the same age. It is one of the best Envision years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Buick Envision?
The transmission & drivetrain — 3 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › internal › gears. Next are the air bags (3) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2020 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Buick Envision. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Envision?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2021, 2022 and 2019. See the full Buick Envision years comparison.
At what mileage do 2020 Buick Envision problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.