Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 7, 2021
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 Air Bag Recall: Improper Installation Risk
Chevrolet is recalling 2022 Bolt EVs with potentially missing or improperly tightened driver air bag fasteners. This could increase injury risk in crashes. Free repairs available.
Chevrolet is recalling certain 2022 Bolt EV vehicles because one of the two fasteners securing the driver's air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should have their vehicles inspected by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80789-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2022-air-bag-recall-improper-installation-risk.
“Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 Air Bag Recall: Improper Installation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80789-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2022-air-bag-recall-improper-installation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V517000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V517000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles due to an improperly installed driver-side air bag fastener that may not deploy properly, increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on August 7, 2021. Owners should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2022
Chevrolet Bolt EUV, 2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver-side air bag fasteners as necessary, or replace the air bag assembly if the fasteners cannot be tightened properly. All repairs are free of charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The hazard
An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. One of the two fasteners securing the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on file since February 11, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (October 22, 2026), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (October 22, 2026), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (September 24, 2026). NHTSA has received 26 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV as of August 12, 2026, and 59 complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV as of June 1, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicle. The recall was notified to owners on July 29, 2021, and the issue involves driver air bag fasteners.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Have Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace driver air bag fasteners as needed for free.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 days.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
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 21V517000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 Air Bag Recall: Improper Installation Risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV 2022 Air Bag Recall: Improper Installation Risk that is covered by recall 21V517000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.
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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