NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Safety Record
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has not been subjected to NHTSA crash testing, leaving a gap in its safety assessment. As a result, no star ratings or Safety Index score can be assigned for this model year. The vehicle's recall record indicates three active campaigns concerning exterior lighting, the fuel system, and seat belt retractors. These, along with ten owner-reported complaints, place the Corvette Z06 in a Light burden band for both categories. However, without crash-test data, a definitive statement on its crash safety performance remains unformed.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band across three recall campaigns, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 10 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 records three recall campaigns, two of which extend beyond the Z06 to other Corvette models. This suggests the corrective actions address platform engineering shared across the lineup. The most critical of these is a seat belt retractor recall, directly impacting occupant safety by potentially compromising restraint performance. The Z06 also logs ten owner complaints, a low volume for a new model, yet these include one alleged fire and one alleged injury, which bear close monitoring. Without crash-test results from the 2025 model or adjacent years, an independent Safety Index for this vehicle cannot be computed, and its crashworthiness remains unassessed by federal star ratings.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have any recalls?
The three recalls for this model year touch three distinct safety areas: a seat belt retractor that may lose tension on the driver or passenger side, a fuel system concern tied to a left-side radiator and fan combination on Corvette vehicles spanning 2023 through 2026, and an exterior lighting and turn signal issue that also spans newer Corvette variants. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the campaign summaries provided, but owners should verify current remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL26V213000
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The lighting control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252541250. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 2,
Reported 2026-04-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25V536000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shield to divert spilled fuel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252514930.
Reported 2025-08-21
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR24V418000
Risk: An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and/or passenger seat belt retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242441390.
Reported 2024-06-06
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Ten complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Corvette Z06, covering seats, service brakes, the powertrain, the engine, the fuel system, and an unclassified category. One allegation involves fire and one involves injury. All ten are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
The 2025 Corvette Z06 has not yet been rated by NHTSA. As a new model, no crash test data, recall information, or owner complaints have been published. Without this federal data, a Safety Index score cannot be computed. Buyers of any pre-owned unit should check the VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine the recall status of that specific vehicle.
- The 2025 Corvette Z06 has no NHTSA crash-test result, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year and none can be inferred.
- A seat belt retractor recall covering 2024 and 2025 Corvette vehicles means the driver or passenger restraint on this specific model year may lose tension, directly affecting occupant protection in a collision.
- A fuel system recall spanning 2023 through 2026 Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator and fan combination also applies to this model year and should be verified as remedied via the NHTSA VIN lookup.
- Among the ten unverified complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year, one alleges fire and one alleges injury, making firsthand verification of open recall status especially important for prospective owners.
FAQ2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 safety questions
Was the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.