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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
3
Complaints
59
Latest campaign
Oct 31, 2024

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system33Oct 31, 2024
24V81200024V48100021V650000
Structure2–Dec 14, 2023
23V84500022V930000
Air bags2–Aug 10, 2023
23V56700021V517000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 31, 2024Latest campaign
Oct 31, 202424V812000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V812000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V812000 · Oct 31, 2024
Jun 27, 202424V481000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V481000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V481000 · Jun 27, 2024
Dec 14, 202323V845000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V845000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V845000 · Dec 14, 2023
Aug 10, 202323V567000

Air bags: frontal

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V567000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023
Dec 15, 202222V930000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V930000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V930000 · Dec 15, 2022
Aug 20, 202121V650000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V650000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V650000 · Aug 20, 2021
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Owner complaints by component59

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
59Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2949000
Fuel/propulsion system1119000
Power train1017100
Unknown or other814000
Vehicle speed control58100
Service brakes58000
Engine58000
Steering47100
Air bags35100
Forward collision avoidance35000
Visibility/wiper23000
Structure23000
Exterior lighting23000
Suspension12100
Seat belts12000

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Steering rack started to fail after only 15000 miles”

    Filed 06/01/2026 · ODI 11741396
  • Steering

    “While driving at a low speed (approx. 5–10 mph), the front passenger-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural shear without warning.”

    Filed 04/24/2026 · ODI 11733483
  • Steering

    “I have a faulty electric power steering, it prevents the steering wheel to return to center.”

    Filed 02/07/2026 · ODI 11716390

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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent, 24V812000 (reported October 31, 2024), concerns electrical system. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: structure (2), air bags (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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