NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Buick Envision Safety Ratings
The 2026 Buick Envision scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2026 Buick Envision achieves an overall five-star crash protection rating from NHTSA, contributing to its NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, which places it in the Exceptional band. This model year also received a perfect score for its avoidance technology. Notably, there are zero owner complaints on record for the 2026 Envision, suggesting a robust safety profile based on the published data.
The 2026 Buick Envision received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a 95/100 NHTSA Safety Index derived entirely from NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 143 SUVs from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Buick Envision ranks 25 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 | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.7% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 25 of 143 SUVs tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Buick Envision?
The 2026 Buick Envision posts a Safety Index of 95/100, a one-point dip from the 2025 model year's 96/100, yet both years sit firmly in the Exceptional band. The index breakdown tells the story precisely: crash protection contributes 66 of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology earns a perfect 10/10 thanks to forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all being standard, and the defect record component adds 19 of 20. The single-point year-over-year decline traces to the defect record component, where the one active recall campaign - a multi-brand GM action tied to owners and service manual equipment - shaves marginally against a clean 2025 slate. Critically, the complaint record stands at zero, meaning no owner-reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been filed with NHTSA for this model year. The rollover star rating of four out of five, paired with a 15 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic result, is the only crash-test nuance worth flagging. Taken together, the 2026 Envision's numbers represent one of the stronger safety profiles in its segment for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Buick Envision perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2026 Buick Envision five stars overall, five stars in both the frontal and side disciplines, and four stars for rollover resistance. The rollover category is the relative low point, carrying a 15 percent risk figure, though NHTSA dynamic tip testing returned a No Tip result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21820
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Buick Envision have any recalls?
The 2026 Buick Envision carries one recall campaign. It is a multi-brand General Motors action covering equipment in the owners, service, or other manual category and also affects vehicles including the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, and several other GM nameplates. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is indicated in the available data.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL26V114000
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle
Reported 2026-02-26
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Buick Envision?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Buick Envision. There are no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file, and no top components have surfaced. Because this is a current model year, the complaint record may grow as owners accumulate miles.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Buick Envision?
A specific caution applies to the 2026 Envision. Shoppers must verify the remedy status of the active GM equipment recall for any individual unit before purchase. The completion of recall repairs can vary by vehicle, even within the same campaign.
- The 2026 Envision's Safety Index of 95/100 is one point lower than the 2025 model year's 96/100, with the difference attributable to a single active recall campaign that affects the defect record component of the index.
- NHTSA's crash-test results show five stars in both frontal and side protection for this model year, with the rollover category scoring four stars and a 15 percent risk figure alongside a No Tip dynamic test outcome.
- The one recall on record for the 2026 Envision is a broad General Motors campaign categorized under equipment related to the owners or service manual, shared across multiple GM brands and model years - shoppers should verify VIN-specific remedy status.
- Zero owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for the 2026 Envision, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are currently on file, though the complaint record is expected to be sparse for any current model year vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Buick Envision places
The 2026 Buick Envision qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Buick Envision safety questions
Was the 2026 Buick Envision crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Buick Envision, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 2026 Buick Envision crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 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 2026 Buick Envision have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Buick Envision. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Buick Envision?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 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 (2026)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 350e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus Rz 550e BEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander MHEV | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21820), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Buick Envision 2026.
- 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 25 of 143 in the SUV class for 2026.
- 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.