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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 With Recaro

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 With Recaro

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
15Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CAMARO LT1 WITH RECARO

The Chevrolet Camaro LT1 with Recaro is a rear-wheel-drive performance coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want muscle-car character with a touch of track-ready refinement. The Recaro sport seats signal this trim's performance intent. Sold in the 2023 and 2024 model years before the Camaro's production pause, this is a focused, driver-centric machine competing in a shrinking but passionate segment.

VERDICT

The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 With Recaro earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally celebrate the Camaro LT1 for its engaging driving dynamics, strong engine performance, and the added bolstering of the Recaro seat package. Most acknowledge that outward visibility and cabin ergonomics are compromises common to the coupe body style, and that the Camaro prioritizes driver involvement over everyday practicality. The consensus treats it as a rewarding but specialized choice.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18207

Index breakdown

Crash protection62.2/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record17.5/20
Forward collision warning: Not AvailableLane departure warning: Not AvailableStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 With Recaro at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

4reported crash
0reported fire
2reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 6Electrical System 5Fuel/Propulsion System 4Air Bags 3Unknown Or Other 2Power Train 2

Other Camaro Lt1 With Recaro years

Rivals in Coupe (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18207), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 With Recaro 2023. Class rank 8 of 11 in Coupe 2023. Methodology · Disclosure