Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 31, 2024
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020: Battery Fire Risk - Recall 242470160
GM recalls 2020-2022 Bolt EVs with potential battery fire risk. Owners must limit charge to 90%, avoid full charging, and park outside. Dealers will reinstall software free by Dec 3, 2024.
“Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020: Battery Fire Risk - Recall 242470160.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79311-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-battery-fire-risk-recall-242470160. Based on NHTSA recall #24V812000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V812000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650 due to a battery fire hazard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 31, 2024. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2020-2022
Chevrolet Bolt EUV, 2022
What to do
Owners should 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. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389.
The hazard
The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed, causing the high voltage battery to catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Kia EV6 (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery System (February 7, 2026), Volvo EX30 (2025) Recall: High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk (January 2, 2026), and Volkswagen ID.4 Recall: Battery Fire Risk and Charging Limits (September 30, 2026). NHTSA records show manufacturers have sent 467 technical service bulletins or other communications covering the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV with a latest date of September 26, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 2020-2022 model years of Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650.
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 to limit the charge to 90% to reduce fire risk.
Avoid Full Charging
Do not charge the vehicle to full capacity, especially when the battery is near 70 miles range remaining.
Park Outside After Charging
Park the vehicle outside after charging to prevent indoor overnight charging.
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. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 33 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 24V812000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020: Battery Fire Risk - Recall 242470160
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020: Battery Fire Risk - Recall 242470160 that is covered by recall 24V812000 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. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
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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