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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Buick Envista

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

1Recalls
49Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE BUICK ENVISTA

The Buick Envista is a subcompact luxury SUV positioned as an entry point into the Buick lineup, targeting buyers who want a premium feel without a full-size footprint. Offered in 2024 and 2025 model years, it competes in a crowded segment of small upscale crossovers and appeals to urban professionals and downsizing buyers who prioritize refinement and practicality in equal measure.

VERDICT

The 2024 Buick Envista earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Buick Envista as a well-mannered, approachable entry-level luxury crossover that prioritizes comfort and interior refinement over outright driving excitement. Most find it a sensible choice for buyers stepping into the premium segment for the first time, though some note the competition is increasingly strong in this space.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19004

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record16.75/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V744000

Risk: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

Reported 2023-11-06

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

49 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
2reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 25Unknown Or Other 16Engine 7Service Brakes 5Vehicle Speed Control 5Forward Collision Avoidance 4

Other Envista years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19004), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Buick Envista 2024. Class rank 53 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure