Recalls
7campaigns
3 electrical · 2 seat belt · 2 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
59filed
Owner reports, 2017–2027 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
120mpg combined
$544/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· CVT
EPA-listed configuration
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
80.4% repairedof 107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V812000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
95.8% repairedof 72 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V481000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Seat belts · pretensioner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
87.9% repairedof 6,771 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V845000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
80.4% repairedof 317 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V567000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Seat belts · pretensioner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
88.5% repairedof 111,242 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V930000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
97.3% repairedof 52,414 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V650000
Listed for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Not checked against your VIN.
Front Driver-Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly
Air bags · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
100% repairedof 28 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V517000
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Owner complaints (59)
59 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 59 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 49.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 18.6% |
| Power train | 10 | 16.9% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 13.6% |
| Engine | 5 | 8.5% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 8.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 8.5% |
| Steering | 4 | 6.8% |
| Air bags | 3 | 5.1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 5.1% |
How 2022 compares with other Bolt EV years
Best and worst Bolt EV years →2017348
201889
2019178
2020174
202167
202259
202361
20275
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 348 | 4 |
| 2018 | 89 | 5 |
| 2019 | 178 | 6 |
| 2020 | 174 | 8 |
| 2021 | 67 | 5 |
| 2022 | 59 | 7 |
| 2023 | 61 | 3 |
| 2027 | 5 | 1 |
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.7%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 120 mpg combined
120
mpg combined
131
city
109
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
$544per year
$45per month
125gallons a year
Miles ÷ 120 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 131 / 109 / 120 | $650 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 24V812000 (electrical), 24V481000 (electrical), 23V845000 (seat belt), 23V567000 (air bag), 22V930000 (seat belt), 21V650000 (electrical), 21V517000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems?
Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (29), Fuel/propulsion system (11), Power train (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV get?
EPA rates the Electric · CVT version at 131 city, 109 highway and 120 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 hb fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.7% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Bolt EV compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (67) and the 2017 the most (348). The 2022 drew 59. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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