Updated 2026-11-01

Is VIZIO a good brand?

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Generally good

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

Vizio makes smart TVs, and Amazon owners rate them well. Walmart has owned the brand since 2024. USPTO lists Vizio, Inc. of California as the trademark owner. The CPSC lists 1 recall naming the brand, none in the last three years.

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Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

Medium

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Trustpilot

1.4/5

159 reviews. Rates VIZIO's own store and service, not the products. See on Trustpilot

Search interest

Stable

Monthly Google searches for “vizio” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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VIZIO 40" Class V-Series (1080p) Quantum Full HD QLED Flat Screen Smart TV VFQ40M-1010

VIZIO 40" Class V-Series (1080p) Quantum Full HD QLED Flat Screen Smart TV VFQ40M-1010

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VIZIO 43" 4K UHD QLED Smart TV, Quantum Color HDR10+ Dolby Vision Flat Screen Television for Streaming VQD43R-1001

VIZIO 43" 4K UHD QLED Smart TV, Quantum Color HDR10+ Dolby Vision Flat Screen Television for Streaming VQD43R-1001

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VIZIO 24" Class V-Series Quantum HD QLED Smart TV Flat Screen for Streaming and Gaming VHQ24M-1010

VIZIO 24" Class V-Series Quantum HD QLED Smart TV Flat Screen for Streaming and Gaming VHQ24M-1010

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What owners say about VIZIO

Verbatim quotes. Trustpilot quotes are the newest positive and negative reviews; they rate the brand's own store and service.

Outstanding customer service! Has to call today regarding a broken leg on our tv. No issues whatsoever, replacement on the way. Ashley was amazing. Follows up with emails. She really cares about the customer.
5 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-03
After getting an open box from walmart , and finding remote did. Ot work, bought.a new one. Have had good experience with vizio tv in the past. Well , when i got to setup.and used my cell as instructed , still couldnt complete setup . And my phone apps , use had all changed without specific approval. Returned it. And now i have to reset phone . Will NEVER buy another vizio, and have since…
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-31
I wish I had known you must link a Walmart account to do ANYTHING!! You can not even get to the homescreen without a Walmart account. Took us hours to set up.
1 of 5 stars, Trustpilot review, 2026-10-30

VIZIO recalls

  1. 2014
  2. 2014-08-06Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas. The stand assembly can fail and cause the television to tip over unexpectedly, posing a risk of impact injury to the consumer. Incidents: VIZIO has received 51 reports of the recalled televisions tipping over. About 245,000 units. Remedy: Repair. CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming VIZIO found in federal court records.

VIZIO in the news

What to buy from VIZIO

Best-rated VIZIO products

75-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, V755-J04, 2022 Model

75-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, V755-J04, 2022 Model

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55-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, V555-J01, 2021 Model

55-Inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, V555-J01, 2021 Model

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32 inch D-Series HD 720p Smart TV with Apple AirPlay and Chromecast Built-in, Alexa Compatibility, D32h-J, 2022 Model

32 inch D-Series HD 720p Smart TV with Apple AirPlay and Chromecast Built-in, Alexa Compatibility, D32h-J, 2022 Model

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55-Inch M-Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, VRR with AMD FreeSyn

55-Inch M-Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV with Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Alexa Compatibility, VRR with AMD FreeSyn

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VIZIO customer service and warranty

We have not verified VIZIO's warranty and support contacts yet.

Who makes VIZIO

Company
Vizio source
Owner
Walmart (2024-present) source
Country
United States source
Founded
2002 source
Headquarters
Irvine source
Founders
William Wang source
Trademark (USPTO)
Vizio, Inc. (CALIFORNIA, USA); first registered 2007 source
Made in (recalled products)
China 1, Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country)

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FAQ

Is VIZIO a good brand?

Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.

How many recalls has VIZIO had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns VIZIO?

VIZIO is owned by Walmart (2024-present). USPTO lists Vizio, Inc. (California, USA) as the owner of the VIZIO trademark.

Who makes VIZIO?

The VIZIO brand belongs to Walmart (2024-present). CPSC recall records show VIZIO products made in China 1, Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Where is VIZIO from?

VIZIO is a company from United States, headquartered in Irvine.

Where is VIZIO based?

Irvine.

When was VIZIO founded?

2002.

Where are VIZIO products made?

Recalled VIZIO products listed by the CPSC were made in China 1, Mexico 1 (of 1 recalls listing a country).

Has VIZIO had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 1 recall for VIZIO. The most recent, on 2014-08-06: VIZIO Recalls to Repair 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over.

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Facts checked 2026-11-02. Brand representatives can send corrections to hello@isagoodbrand.com.

How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

VIZIO: owner satisfaction Medium + safety record Clean = Generally good

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