Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls (2017-2023)
The Chevrolet Bolt EV has been the subject of 13 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2017 to 2023 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, seat belts, and structure.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV scores 4 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 31% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 13 campaigns span 7 model years of the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The single largest affected 57,414 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Bolt EV problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Chevrolet Bolt EV may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the seat belts, structure, and air bags.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
7 recalls affect the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the electrical system, seat belts, and structure.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the electrical system, seat belts, and structure.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
8 recalls affect the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the electrical system, seat belts, and structure.
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the seat belts, structure, and electrical system.
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the seat belts, structure, and electrical system.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, involving the seat belts, structure, and electrical system.
Every Chevrolet Bolt EV recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 107
- Reported
- Oct 31, 2024
- Owners notified
- Dec 3, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V812000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 72
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 1, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.
NHTSA campaign number 24V481000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,771
- Reported
- Dec 14, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jan 24, 2024
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.
NHTSA campaign number 23V845000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 317
- Reported
- Aug 10, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2023
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.
NHTSA campaign number 23V567000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 111,242
- Reported
- Dec 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 23, 2023
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
NHTSA campaign number 22V930000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 52,414
- Reported
- Aug 20, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 1, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V650000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 57,414
- Reported
- Jul 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 13, 2021
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) 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. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.
NHTSA campaign number 21V560000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 28
- Reported
- Jul 8, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 29, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
Risk: An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V517000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 470
- Reported
- Dec 23, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
NHTSA campaign number 20V811000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 464
- Reported
- Dec 22, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2021
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
Risk: If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.
NHTSA campaign number 20V808000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 50,932
- Reported
- Nov 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- May 11, 2021
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.
NHTSA campaign number 20V701000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 897
- Reported
- Mar 26, 2020
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2020
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.
Risk: If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320.
NHTSA campaign number 20V184000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 210,628
- Reported
- Aug 30, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 11, 2018
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign number 18V576000.
Common questions about Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
- Does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on record for the Chevrolet Bolt EV across the 2017 to 2023 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, seat belts, and structure.
- How many times has the Chevrolet Bolt EV been recalled?
- The Chevrolet Bolt EV has 13 recall campaigns from the 2017 to 2023 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Chevrolet Bolt EV recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 57,414 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Which Chevrolet Bolt EV model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the most, with 8 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Chevrolet Bolt EV has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.