Model year 2019 · Subcompact Cars

2019 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro at 16–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

16–25

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.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.

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.

2019 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.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Camaro2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/30/23 mpg$3,550379
Camaro2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/25 mpg$3,300354
Camaro3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/29/22 mpg$3,050396
Camaro3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/27/20 mpg$3,350445
Camaro6.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350477
Camaro6.2L 8-cyl superchargedManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium14/20/16 mpg$5,150565
Camaro6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium13/21/16 mpg$5,150571
Camaro6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/27/20 mpg$4,100450

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.

2019 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.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars8.3%Optional
2019 Chevrolet Camaro C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars8.3%No
2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars8.3%Optional
2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars8.3%No
2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWDNot rated4 starsNot rated5 stars8.3%Optional
2019 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars8.3%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.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Sep 28, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2019 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train18
Unknown or other15
Electrical system5
Engine5
Steering5
Service brakes3
Structure: Body3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train: Automatic transmission: Torque converter2
Air bags1

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Camaro16–22 mpg045/5
2023 Camaro16–25 mpg0165/5
2022 Camaro16–25 mpg1145/5
2021 Camaro16–25 mpg4205/5
2020 Camaro16–25 mpg3325/5
2018 Camaro15–25 mpg2815/5
2017 Camaro15–25 mpg31905/5
2016 Camaro19–25 mpg1141—
2015 Camaro14–22 mpg12055/5

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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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