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2021 Buick Envision recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 8, 202222V903000 | Exterior lighting: lighting control module softwareDRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V903000
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| Jun 10, 202121V421000 | Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/lightThe air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 21V421000
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Owner complaints by component23
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 26 |
| Power train | 5 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 22 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 13 |
| Engine | 2 | 9 |
| Tires | 2 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Air bags | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“got a check engine light on, took to dealer was a code 1098, the part is on back order told that it would not be available until middle of may, this happened to me at the end of march, now am learning that GM issued a…”
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2021 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on the freeway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated around a corner, with the floor mat stuck under the…”
- Power train
“When I start at a low speed it's like it does not know which gear to go in. You push on the gas and it does not move much and then launches forward.”
Other Buick Envision model years
- 20250 recalls10 complaints
- 20241 recall13 complaints
- 20231 recall26 complaints
- 20221 recall26 complaints
- 20212 recalls23 complaints
- 20200 recalls11 complaints
- 20190 recalls23 complaints
- 20180 recalls15 complaints
- 20174 recalls81 complaints
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- 2011 Lucerne2 recalls49 complaints
- 2020 Encore2 recalls19 complaints
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2021 Buick Envision recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Buick Envision have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Buick Envision. The most recent, 22V903000 (reported December 8, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Buick Envision?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 23 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Buick Envision?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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