22 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Chevrolet Corvette, across model years 2011–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Corvette by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Chevrolet Corvette model years, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (256).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Chevrolet Corvette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 84 |
| 2011 | 1 | 85 |
| 2012 | 1 | 56 |
| 2013 | 0 | 82 |
| 2014 | 5 | 63 |
| 2015 | 5 | 65 |
| 2016 | 2 | 104 |
| 2017 | 4 | 256 |
| 2018 | 1 | 51 |
| 2019 | 1 | 148 |
| 2020 | 4 | 34 |
| 2021 | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | 2 | 21 |
| 2025 | 3 | 11 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 |
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Chevrolet is recalling 2025 Corvettes with a software error that may cause rear turn signals to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA by May 2026.
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 2023-2026 Chevrolet Corvettes with left-side radiator/fan combo due to fuel spill risk during refueling that could cause fire. Owners receive free shield installation.
General Motors recalls 2018 Cadillac ATS vehicles with potential power steering failure, increasing crash risk at low speeds. Owners must have steering gear assembly replaced free by dealers.
General Motors recalls 2024 Chevrolet Corvettes with seat belt retractors that may lock in stowed position, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have seat belts replaced free by dealers.
When the Chevrolet Corvette recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 1,124 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Corvette; the most reported area is wheels. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Chevrolet Corvette complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 22 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet Corvette, covering model years 2011–2026. The most recent was issued Apr 2, 2026 (Exterior Lighting).
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (7), Steering (2), Seat Belts (2), Suspension (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free 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.