Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent reported on February 17, 2022 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).

How many 2021 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and problems

2 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Chevrolet Corvette recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 22V091000 · reported February 17, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 22 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The rear half-shaft assemblies may be missing one or more ball bearings, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left or right rear half-shaft assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212351320.

Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/light · Electrical system: software

NHTSA campaign 21V421000 · reported June 10, 2021 · General Motors, LLC · 285,622 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Buick Envision, Cadillac CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Corvette, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles. The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
The risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: The communications gateway module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212338110.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train7
Electrical system4
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1
Visibility/wiper1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 30, 2026 · Exterior lighting
"Both front headlamp assemblies have internal moisture condensation and permanent residue/streaking on the interior lens surfaces. This is a known manufacturing defect documented across 2020-2024 C8 Corvette model years. GM issued TSB 01-08-42-001P acknowledging this defect. Cox Chevrolet documented both headlamps as…

Aug 4, 2026 · Unknown or other
The vehicle has the dash lifting started to happen a month after I bought the vehicle that a bubble formed and now it’s peeling off it’s a common issue on all Corvette 3Lt’s and Chevy is aware of it and charge customers $3,000 to replace it and don’t think it’s right to do that and should own up to mistake but forums…

Dec 2, 2025 · Power train
Noise from the rear of the vehicle. Took vehicle in to dealership. The determined that it was a left side loose axle nut. This is clearly a safety issue. It may not have been torqued properly at the factory. The vehicle is a 2021 with only 5500 miles. They did the repair/tightened the axle nut and the noise is gone.

Sep 6, 2025 · Electrical system
intermittent black screen from the Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on the infotainment screen with red icons when put in reverse the backup camera may fail with a black screen there is no full mirror coverage to the rear of the car while backing up.

May 3, 2025 · Electrical system
I cannot believe the Corvette does not show that the alternator does not show that the car is not charging. I have a thirty year old corvette that will show you when the alternator does not show the car has an under performing alternator. If you do not have it showing on the display it will not show you that the…

Corvette model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	1	51	1	0
2019	1	148	0	0
2020	4	34	1	0
2021	2	13	1	0
2022	1	21	0	0
2023	1	27	2	3
2024	2	21	1	1

Across all years, the 2008 Corvette has the most complaints (541). All Chevrolet Corvette years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette, the most recent reported on February 17, 2022 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette?: Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2021 Chevrolet Corvette complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 13 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 30, 2026.