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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 With Recaro

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 With Recaro

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

0Recalls
15Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1 WITH RECARO

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Recaro is a high-performance American muscle coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who demand track-ready capability alongside street usability. Sitting at the top of the Camaro hierarchy for 2023 and 2024, this two-door is built for buyers who prioritize performance above all else, making its safety profile an especially important consideration for anyone living with this car daily.

VERDICT

The 2023 Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 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 regard the Camaro ZL1 as one of the most dynamically capable American performance coupes available, praising its powertrain and chassis tuning. They tend to note that the Recaro seating package enhances driver support significantly. Most acknowledge the Camaro's aging platform and limited outward visibility as practical trade-offs that buyers in this segment typically accept.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
Frontal
SideNot rated
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18211

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 Zl1 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 Zl1 With Recaro years

Rivals in Coupe (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18211), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Camaro Zl1 With Recaro 2023. Class rank 11 of 11 in Coupe 2023. Methodology · Disclosure