NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro Safety Ratings
The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro scores 85 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85/100, placing it in the Strong band. A clean recall record and a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating anchor that score, though the absence of forward collision warning and lane departure warning is a meaningful gap buyers should weigh.
The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 11 Coupes from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro ranks 6 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 85 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.3% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 6 of 11 Coupes tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro?
What defines the 2023 Camaro Without Recaro in safety terms is a combination of exceptional crash-test performance and a structurally clean recall slate, offset by a notable technology gap. The five-star overall NHTSA rating, driven by perfect side and rollover scores and an 8 percent rollover risk with no tip event, earns this vehicle 65 of a possible 70 crash-protection points. The zero-recall outcome feeds a near-perfect 17.5 out of 20 in the defect-record component. Together those two pillars push the Safety Index to 85 out of 100 in the Strong band. No prior-year Index is on file, so a year-over-year comparison cannot be drawn. The single area that measurably drags the score is crash-avoidance technology: forward collision warning and lane departure warning are both listed as not available, leaving the vehicle with only 2 of a possible 10 avoidance-tech points. Electronic stability control is standard, which prevents a complete zero in that category, but the absence of active warning systems is a concrete, data-supported limitation for a 2023 model. The 15 unverified owner complaints are a modest volume, though alleged engine and electrical issues represent the two largest clusters and are worth monitoring through NHTSA's complaint database.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Camaro Without Recaro achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance across most evaluations. Side impact and rollover protection each earned five out of five stars, with rollover risk measured at 8 percent and no dynamic tip observed. The single area where its crash-test performance was less dominant was frontal impact, which received a four-star rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18206
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro have any recalls?
The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order have been issued for this model year. That clean defect record directly supports the 17.5 out of 20 points the vehicle earned in the defect-record portion of the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro?
NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for this model year, all unverified allegations. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine with 6 reports and the Electrical System with 5. Fuel and propulsion issues account for 4 alleged reports, followed by Air Bags at 3. No deaths are alleged; 2 injuries are alleged.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro?
Before purchasing this three-year-old Camaro, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm no new campaigns have been opened since this data was compiled and that any remedy work has been completed. Focus your pre-purchase safety review on documented crash-test and recall records rather than on ownership anecdotes.
- The 2023 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a result that directly earns 17.5 out of 20 points in the Safety Index defect-record component.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test produced four stars for this specific configuration, the only category below five stars in an otherwise top-scoring crash-test profile.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are listed as not available on this trim configuration, limiting the avoidance-tech score to 2 out of 10 and distinguishing this year from vehicles where those systems are standard.
- Fifteen unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with Engine and Electrical System as the two most frequently alleged problem areas, and two alleged injuries reported across all complaints.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro places
The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro safety questions
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 85 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Camaro Without Recaro years
Rivals in Coupe (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Mustang GT 500 | 92/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Ford Mustang | 87/100 | 5 of 5 | 6 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger Awd | 86/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Lt1 Without Recaro | 85/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Ss Without Recaro | 85/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Dodge Challenger | 84/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18206), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Camaro Without Recaro 2023.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 6 of 11 in the Coupe class for 2023.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.