NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Buick Envision Safety Ratings
The 2025 Buick Envision scores 96 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Buick Envision achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The model year stands out with a strong federal safety profile, further underscored by a clean recall record and the inclusion of standard crash-avoidance technology across all trims.
The 2025 Buick Envision received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 96/100, based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Buick Envision ranks 6 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 96 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 6 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Buick Envision?
The 2025 model year marks a significant step forward for the Envision in federal safety data. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed nine points to 96/100, moving from the Strong band at 87 to the Exceptional band, the highest tier in our scoring framework. That gain was not driven by crash-test improvement alone. The index breakdown tells a precise story: crash protection contributed 66 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology delivered a perfect 10/10 reflecting standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, and the defect record component scored a perfect 20/20 on the strength of zero recall campaigns. The five-star overall NHTSA result, with matching fives in frontal and side protection, anchors the crash-protection score. The single departure from a perfect crash tally is the four-star rollover rating, paired with a 15 percent rollover risk and a clean No Tip dynamic result. Seven unverified owner allegations remain a modest complaint volume for a model year at this stage, and none involve reported crashes or injuries. Taken together, the 2025 Envision's federal safety picture is defined by the absence of defects and the strength of its tested crash performance.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Buick Envision perform in crash tests?
For the 2025 model year, the Buick Envision AWD achieved a No Tip result in its dynamic rollover test, contributing to a four star rating in rollover protection. This specific Envision variant carries a 15 percent rollover risk. No star ratings for this model year are absent.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20416
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Buick Envision have any recalls?
The 2025 Buick Envision carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open safety defect actions, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as recall status can change.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Buick Envision?
Seven unverified consumer allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Envision. The top reported components are Service Brakes and the Electrical System, each drawing three allegations, followed by Power Train and Vehicle Speed Control with one each. None allege a crash, fire, injury, or fatality.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Buick Envision?
The 2025 Buick Envision currently presents with zero open recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. This absence of existing recalls, while positive, does not preclude future filings; prospective buyers of a used 2025 Envision should consult the NHTSA recall database with the specific vehicle's VIN prior to purchase to ensure no new campaigns have been initiated.
- The 2025 Buick Envision AWD is the first model year in recent history to reach the Exceptional band, jumping nine index points from the 2024 model year's 87/100 Strong rating.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for this model year, contributing a perfect 20/20 defect-record component to the Safety Index score.
- NHTSA awarded five stars in both frontal and side crash protection for the 2025 model year; the only sub-five result is the four-star rollover rating, accompanied by a 15 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic outcome.
- Seven unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed against this model year, with Service Brakes and the Electrical System each drawing three allegations, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities among them.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Buick Envision places
The 2025 Buick Envision qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Buick Envision safety questions
Was the 2025 Buick Envision crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Buick Envision, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 96 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Buick Envision crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Buick Envision earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Buick Envision have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Buick Envision as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Buick Envision?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Buick Envision. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Envision years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20416), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Buick Envision 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 6 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.