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Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall: Battery Fire Risk
GM recalls 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV due to high-voltage battery fire risk. Learn about the hazard, interim safety steps, and free repair details.
General Motors is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles because the high-voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. To mitigate this risk while waiting for repairs, owners are advised to limit their charge level to 90% and park outside after charging. GM will replace the defective battery modules free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79307-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-recall-battery-fire-risk.
“Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall: Battery Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79307-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-recall-battery-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V650000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V650000).
General Motors LLC recalled certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles due to a battery fire hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on August 20, 2021. Owners should limit charge levels and park outside after charging.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2020-2022
Chevrolet Bolt EUV, 2022
What to do
Owners are advised to set the Target Charge Level feature to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389.
The hazard
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA has opened one defect investigation tied to this recall campaign.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls include a Chevrolet Silverado 2020 power train recall (October 22, 2026), a Cadillac Lyriq 2024 rearview camera malfunction risk (October 22, 2026), and a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 air bag recall (September 24, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Volvo EX30 high-voltage battery fire risk (January 2, 2026), a Kia EV6 fire risk from battery system (February 7, 2026), and a Mercedes-Benz EQB battery fire risk (December 19, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV or a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. You can verify eligibility by contacting the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389 or checking for owner notification letters mailed on October 1, 2021, and June 23, 2023.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Limit Charge Level
Set the Target Charge Level feature in your vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%.
Charge More Frequently
Charge your vehicle more frequently rather than letting it sit at a high charge level for extended periods.
Avoid Deep Discharge
Avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles of range remaining before charging again.
Park Outside After Charging
Always park your vehicle outside after charging and do not charge it indoors overnight.
Schedule Free Repair
Wait for GM to replace the defective battery modules free of charge; contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389 for assistance.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V650000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall: Battery Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Recall: Battery Fire Risk that is covered by recall 21V650000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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