Chevrolet Camaro Recalls

NHTSA has issued 16 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Camaro, covering model years 2010 through 2022. Airbag faults account for 5 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2021 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 464,712 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2025.

Total recalls: 16
Model years affected: 13
Most recalled part: Airbag
Latest recall: 2025

Chevrolet Camaro recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 16 total.

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All Chevrolet Camaro recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

25V175000SteeringReported March 20, 2025

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2017–2018

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

What can happen

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

Vehicles affected: 934
Maker's recall no.: N252497020
Owners notified: April 15, 2025

Read campaign 25V175000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V148000Power trainReported March 6, 2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Model years affected: 2020–2022

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.

What can happen

Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

Vehicles affected: 90,081
Maker's recall no.: N242480630
Owners notified: April 7, 2025

Read campaign 25V148000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V516000AirbagReported July 27, 2023

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Model years affected: 2013

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

Vehicles affected: 767
Maker's recall no.: N232413120
Owners notified: October 23, 2023

Read campaign 23V516000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V211000AirbagReported March 25, 2021

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Model years affected: 2017–2021

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.

What can happen

In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Vehicles affected: 30
Maker's recall no.: N212327220
Owners notified: April 14, 2021

Read campaign 21V211000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

21V188000Power trainReported March 18, 2021

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.

What can happen

A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.

Vehicles affected: 8
Maker's recall no.: N212331000
Owners notified: April 21, 2021

Read campaign 21V188000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

20V811000Seat beltReported December 23, 2020

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Model years affected: 2021

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

What can happen

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Vehicles affected: 470
Maker's recall no.: N202322230
Owners notified: January 29, 2021

Read campaign 20V811000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

19V837000Fuel systemReported November 21, 2019

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Model years affected: 2020

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.

What can happen

Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.

Vehicles affected: 502
Maker's recall no.: N192283991
Owners notified: December 18, 2019

Read campaign 19V837000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

19V086000SteeringReported February 7, 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2017

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

What can happen

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. GM' number for this recall is N182182760.

Vehicles affected: 26,772
Maker's recall no.: N182182760
Owners notified: June 13, 2019

Read campaign 19V086000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

16V084000Electrical systemReported February 11, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2016

The problem

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

Vehicles affected: 139
Maker's recall no.: 15808
Owners notified: March 14, 2016
Safety standard: FMVSS 114

Read campaign 16V084000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

15V666000AirbagReported October 16, 2015

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Model years affected: 2015

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

What can happen

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

Vehicles affected: 395
Maker's recall no.: 01320
Owners notified: October 19, 2015

Read campaign 15V666000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V447000SeatReported July 23, 2014

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Model years affected: 2011–2012

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

What can happen

If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Vehicles affected: 414,333
Maker's recall no.: 14271
Owners notified: December 26, 2014

Read campaign 14V447000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V409000SteeringReported July 2, 2014

STEERING

Model years affected: 2014

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

What can happen

If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14378.

Vehicles affected: 106
Maker's recall no.: 14378
Owners notified: June 27, 2014

Read campaign 14V409000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V346000Electrical systemReported June 20, 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Model years affected: 2010–2014

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.

What can happen

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position could cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14294. Note: Until the recall has been performed, it is very important that drivers adjust their seat and steering column to allow clearance between their knee and the ignition key.

Vehicles affected: 464,712
Maker's recall no.: 14294
Owners notified: August 25, 2014

Read campaign 14V346000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V300000AirbagReported June 6, 2014

AIR BAGS

Model years affected: 2012

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

What can happen

If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.

Vehicles affected: 31,520
Maker's recall no.: 12261
Owners notified: July 25, 2014

Read campaign 14V300000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

13V463000Reported September 26, 2013

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Model years affected: 2013–2014

The problem

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

If the air bag warning label detaches from the visor, the driver and front seat passenger may not be warned of the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and instruct owners how to inspect the visor sticker. As necessary, dealers will replace the sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13284.

Vehicles affected: 18,941
Maker's recall no.: 13284
Owners notified: October 28, 2013

Read campaign 13V463000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

13V023000AirbagReported January 24, 2013

AIR BAGS

Model years affected: 2012

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

What can happen

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Vehicles affected: 4,167
Maker's recall no.: 12261
Owners notified: February 13, 2013

Read campaign 13V023000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Chevrolet Camaro is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Chevrolet Camaro recall questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Camaro have?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Camaro across model years 2010 to 2022. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Chevrolet Camaro model year has the most recalls?

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Chevrolet Camaro recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Chevrolet Camaro with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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