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Chevrolet Camaro 2012 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

113Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V346000.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V023000, 14V300000.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V447000.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V023000Reported January 24, 2013 - 4,167 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 4,167 vehicles across all affected models.

14V300000Reported June 6, 2014 - 31,520 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 31,520 vehicles across all affected models.

14V346000Reported June 20, 2014 - 464,712 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 464,712 vehicles across all affected models.

14V447000Reported July 23, 2014 - 414,333 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 414,333 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

RQ13002Opened May 31, 2013 - Closed July 9, 2014

Air Bag Non-deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 13V023000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201215
201313
201417
20159
20168
20174
201812
201910
20206
20213
20223
20234
20243
20251
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.