Recall 21V517 affects 28 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles for loose driver-air-bag fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 28 2022 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles because one fastener that secures the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel is missing or not tightened correctly. An improperly installed air bag can fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk, and Chevrolet dealers will inspect and repair the air bag free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's frontal air bag in a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV or Bolt EUV sits in the center of the steering wheel. It is designed to deploy toward the driver in a crash, while the steering wheel housing and fasteners keep the air bag module positioned correctly. The steering wheel air bag bolts are small parts, but they hold the module in the place the system expects.
On affected Chevrolet vehicles, one of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag was missing or not tightened correctly. The problem traces to plant repair work: vehicles moved off-line for driver air bag installation did not have the installation process completed as required. That leaves the air bag cover poorly seated and the air bag module not secured as designed.
The warning sign is visible rather than mechanical. The air bag cover can look raised or uneven, or it can appear not fully seated in the steering wheel.
Who's affected?
This includes the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, with the issue tied to steering wheel airbag bolt hardware and the front air bag system.
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | front air bag |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | air bag system |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | front air bag |
| Units affected | 28 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV or Bolt EUV does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly installed driver-side air bag can fail to deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Check whether the airbag cover sits flush. If it looks loose or raised, schedule service and drive cautiously until inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the free driver-side air bag fastener inspection and repair that secures the frontal air bag to the steering wheel.
- Bring the recall notice if Chevrolet mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V517 when you call.
- Ask the dealer whether the driver-side air bag assembly needs replacement if the fasteners cannot be tightened properly.
- Drive with added caution until the repair is complete because the driver frontal air bag fastener affects air bag deployment in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician inspects the driver side air bag fasteners in the steering wheel and tightens or replaces them as needed. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the technician replaces the air bag assembly. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because all covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 8, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| July 8, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 29, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 23, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V517?
Recall 21V517 covers 28 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles with a driver's frontal air bag fastener that is missing or improperly tightened. Chevrolet dealers will inspect the fasteners, replace them as needed, or replace the air bag assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V517. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer to schedule the driver-side air bag fastener inspection. Reference recall 21V517 or GM recall number N212340860 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. Chevrolet dealers will inspect and replace the driver-side air bag fasteners as needed, and replace the air bag assembly if the fasteners cannot be tightened properly.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury in a crash if the driver's frontal air bag does not deploy properly. The defect involves fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel, so the repair path is an inspection and fastener or air bag assembly replacement.
What if I bought my Chevrolet Bolt EV or Bolt EUV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2022 Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is included, then call a franchised Chevrolet dealer and reference recall 21V517.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V517000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V517 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V517000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →