14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Chevrolet Bolt EV, across model years 2017–2027. 5 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Bolt EV by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Chevrolet Bolt EV model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (8); the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (348).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Chevrolet Bolt EV model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 348 |
| 2018 | 5 | 89 |
| 2019 | 6 | 178 |
| 2020 | 8 | 174 |
| 2021 | 5 | 67 |
| 2022 | 7 | 59 |
| 2023 | 3 | 61 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | no data |
| 2026 | 0 | no data |
| 2027 | 1 | 5 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Cadillac Optiq 2025 vehicles may not have owner manuals, increasing crash injury risk. Owners get free electronic manuals via dealer reset. Recall started April 16, 2026.
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.
General Motors recalls 2020-2022 Bolt EVs and 2022 Bolt EUVs due to potential battery fire risk from faulty software. Owners should limit charge to 90%, avoid deep discharges, and park outside after charging.
Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles from 2017-2023 may experience fire risk after seat belt pretensioner deployment due to exhaust igniting carpet fibers. Free repairs available through dealers.
Chevrolet is recalling 2022 Bolt EVs with a faulty instrument panel that may prevent passenger air bag deployment in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
When the Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 981 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Bolt EV; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, covering model years 2017–2027. The most recent was issued Feb 26, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (5), Structure (2), Air Bags (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
5 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Chevrolet dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Chevrolet to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Chevrolet dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.