Model year 2021 · Subcompact Cars

2021 Chevrolet Camaro: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro at 16–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 20 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

16–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.

2021 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 25V148000 Reported Mar 6, 2025

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242480630)
Units affected: 90,081 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 CT4, CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles equipped with a 10-speed transmission. The transmission may become damaged internally and cause the wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

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

Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft

NHTSA 21V188000 Reported Mar 18, 2021

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N212331000)
Units affected: 8 (estimate)
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. The left or right axle shaft may be missing a retaining ring, which could allow the axle shaft to separate while driving.
Risk: A separated axle shaft can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212331000.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Critical fasteners and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V811000 Reported Dec 23, 2020

Filed by: General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N202322230)
Components: Seat belts: Critical fasteners; Seat belts
Units affected: 470 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2021 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.

2021 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	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	19/29/22 mpg	$3,750	397
Camaro	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/30/25 mpg	$3,300	358
Camaro	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	18/29/22 mpg	$3,050	404
Camaro	3.6L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/26/20 mpg	$3,350	453
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/20/16 mpg	$5,150	564
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/21/16 mpg	$5,150	571
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/26/20 mpg	$4,100	452
Camaro	6.2L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	16/24/19 mpg	$4,350	477

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.

2021 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.

2021 Chevrolet Camaro NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2021 Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	Optional
2021 Chevrolet Camaro C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	No
2021 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	Optional
2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	No
2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2 DR RWD	Not rated	4 stars	Not rated	5 stars	8.3%	Optional
2021 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.

2021 Chevrolet Camaro owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently on Sep 26, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2021 Chevrolet Camaro complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	10
Engine	3
Unknown or other	3
Electrical system	2
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Air bags	1
Electrical system: Adas: Hill start assist: Clutch solenoid	1
Electrical system: Adas: Hill start assist: Software	1
Fuel system, gasoline	1
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump: Control/drive module	1

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
2020 Camaro	16–25 mpg	3	32	5/5
2019 Camaro	16–25 mpg	1	53	5/5
2018 Camaro	15–25 mpg	2	81	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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Other 2021 Chevrolet models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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