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2021 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#13 most-complained of 15 Camaro years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has 18 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #13 highest of 15 Camaro model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (9 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries.

Complaints
18
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
20
16 city / 26 hwy

Top 2021 Chevy Camaro problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain9 (50%)
  2. Engine4 (22%)
  3. Fuel System4 (22%)
  4. Other3 (17%)
  5. Electrical System2 (11%)
  6. Airbags1 (6%)
2021 Chevrolet Camaro complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2021Feb 2022Jan 2023Aug 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2025 (3).

2021 Chevrolet Camaro recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V148000Mar 6, 2025Transmission & Powertrain90,081 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    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.

  2. NHTSA 21V211000Mar 25, 2021Airbags30 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    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.

  3. NHTSA 21V188000Mar 18, 2021Transmission & Powertrain8 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft

    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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro →

2021 Chevrolet Camaro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,825
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2021 compared with other Camaro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2019Good2952120
2020Good3631320
2021Best1418420
2022Best713120
2023Best2115020

All Chevrolet Camaro years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ranks #13 of 15 among Camaro model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 18 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (9 complaints), engine (4 complaints), and fuel system (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 49,330 miles.
Does the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, most recently reported 2025, covering transmission & powertrain, airbags, and seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro?
EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro at 20 MPG combined (16 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,825. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.