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Buying a used 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2022 carries the same five critical Bolt items, battery fire risk when fully charged, two battery-software installation campaigns, all park-outside, and two seat belt fire hazards, plus two airbag recalls: a possibly missing driver airbag fastener and a passenger airbag that may not open properly. Complaints number 59 with NHTSA, all unverified owner reports, led by electrical system (29) and fuel/propulsion (11). Three crashes are recorded, with no fires and no injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both airbag recalls, driver fastener and passenger deployment, were performed
- Request dealer records showing the battery software install succeeded
- Ask whether charging was restricted and whether the car was parked outside
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt EV battery can catch fire when fully charged · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV seat belt part can cause fire | Structure | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV seat belt can ignite carpet after crash | Structure | critical |
| Chevy Bolt battery software fix may not have installed · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevy Bolt battery software may have failed to install · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt driver airbag fastener may be missing | AIR Bags | high |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV passenger airbag may not open properly | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
59 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 11 | None found |
| Power Train | 10 | None found |
| Speed Control | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |