Model year 2018 · Subcompact Cars

2018 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro at 15–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 81 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 25V175000 Reported Mar 20, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252497020)
Units affected: 934 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2025. Owners may contact Cadilac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252497020.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal

NHTSA 21V211000 Reported Mar 25, 2021

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212327220)
Units affected: 30 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The plastic "Camaro" emblem, located on the steering wheel air bag cover, may separate during deployment of the frontal driver air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, plastic pieces of emblem may act as projectiles from deployment of the driver air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the frontal driver side air bag module, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212327220.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Camaro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/31/25 mpg	$3,300	354
Camaro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/30/23 mpg	$3,550	379
Camaro	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/29/23 mpg	$2,900	396
Camaro	3.6L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/28/20 mpg	$3,350	437
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/20/16 mpg	$5,150	559
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/25/19 mpg	$4,350	457
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	17/27/20 mpg	$4,100	442
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/15 mpg	$5,500	582

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2018 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	No
2018 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	No
2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Sep 24, 2026. 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	20
Steering	18
Power train	17
Engine	15
Unknown or other	10
Fuel/propulsion system	5
Structure: Body	5
Air bags	4
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4
Visibility/wiper	4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Camaro model years

Chevrolet Camaro by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2024 Camaro	16–22 mpg	0	4	5/5
2023 Camaro	16–25 mpg	0	16	5/5
2022 Camaro	16–25 mpg	1	14	5/5
2021 Camaro	16–25 mpg	4	20	5/5
2020 Camaro	16–25 mpg	3	32	5/5
2019 Camaro	16–25 mpg	1	53	5/5
2017 Camaro	15–25 mpg	3	190	5/5
2016 Camaro	19–25 mpg	1	141	—
2015 Camaro	14–22 mpg	1	205	5/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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