The Lemon IndexChevrolet Cruze recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011–2019 Chevrolet Cruze, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
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Every recall 26
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2025 · model year 2014 New: most likely still open
The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
2,099 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V764000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2014
The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
20,712 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V870000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2014
The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
9,264 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V674000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2020 · model years 2018–2019
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
194,105 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V668000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2018 · model years 2016–2018
The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover.
111,966 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V304000
- Seats · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2016–2017
A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly.
17,197 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V057000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2016 · model years 2011–2016
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Sta.
8,367 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V502000
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- Lights · recall issued Jul 2016 · model year 2016
The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights.
32,913 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V498000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V876000
- Steering · recall issued Jul 2015 · model years 2014–2015
In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V442000
- Parking brake · recall issued Feb 2015 · model year 2015
The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process.
1,733 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V113000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
2,990 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V417000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the driver's front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part.
29,019 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V372000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2012
The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
31,520 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V300000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2013–2014 1.4L engines only
On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
174,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V151000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever.
355 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V092000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2013 · model years 2013–2014
On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate.
3,161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V452000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2013 · model years 2011–2012 1.4L engines only
In the affected vehicles, the pump may not activate, resulting in an intermittent reduction or loss of brake assist.
292,879 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V360000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2013 · model year 2012
The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
4,167 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V023000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2012 · model year 2012
The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
2,949 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V522000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2012 · model years 2011–2012
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012.
53,239 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V289000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2012 · model years 2011–2012
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012.
413,148 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V288000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2011 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 27, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR …
100,308 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V273000
- Steering · recall issued May 2011 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 21, 2011.
128,911 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V270000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2011 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES.
2,100 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V221000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Cruze?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
26 recall campaigns across model years 2011–2019, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 44.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 10 campaigns. 2012: 7, 2011: 7, 2013: 5.
What are most Chevrolet Cruze recalls about?
Airbags: 7 of the 26 campaigns. Then transmission & drivetrain (5) and steering (3).
What is the newest Chevrolet Cruze recall?
Airbags, filed Nov 2025 (NHTSA 25V764000): The left and/or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflators located on the roof rails above the headliner, may rupture at the inflator weld joint.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Cruze recall?
NHTSA 12V288000 (engine, Jun 2012) covers 413,148 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Cruze has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Cruze: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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