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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Buick Envista

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

0Recalls
27Complaints
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 2025 Buick Envista earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

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 20411

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Buick Envista at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

1reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 11Unknown Or Other 8Engine 4Service Brakes 3Visibility/Wiper 2Back Over Prevention 2

Other Envista years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20411), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Buick Envista 2025. Class rank 69 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure