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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Chevrolet Camaro

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

1Recalls
13Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET CAMARO

The Chevrolet Camaro is an American muscle coupe aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want rear-wheel-drive performance and bold styling in a two-door package. Competing against the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, the Camaro targets buyers who prioritize driver engagement above all else. Our 2019-2022 safety review cuts through the performance hype to tell you what the federal crash data actually shows.

VERDICT

The 2022 Chevrolet Camaro earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 88 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. It has 1 recall on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the Camaro for its sharp handling, powerful engine options, and driver-focused cockpit, positioning it as one of the more engaging choices in the American muscle segment. They frequently note that the low roofline and thick pillars create meaningful visibility limitations, and some flag the cramped rear seating as a practical drawback for a daily-use vehicle.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16060

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech4.5/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

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

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION25V148000

Risk: Wheel lock-up while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install transmission control module monitoring software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242480630.

Reported 2025-03-06

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 4Power Train 3Unknown Or Other 3Air Bags 2Tires 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Camaro years

Rivals in Coupe (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16060), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Camaro 2022. Class rank 2 of 7 in Coupe 2022. Methodology · Disclosure