NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 Safety Record
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 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 ZR1 has no federal crash-test data. Without NHTSA star ratings or a computed Safety Index, a full safety assessment is not possible. The vehicle's recall record currently consists of three campaigns: for exterior lighting, the fuel system, and seat belt retractors. These contribute to a Light recall and complaint burden band, alongside ten owner-reported complaints. This initial federal data set offers an incomplete safety profile, lacking the crucial crash performance metrics.
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of three recall campaigns according to federal NHTSA records.
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 Zr1?
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 has no published crash-test data from NHTSA. Without these results, our assessment relies solely on its federal safety record: three recalls and ten reported owner complaints. This recall and complaint volume represents a relatively light burden for a one-year-old model. One recall is of particular concern: a seat belt retractor malfunction. A retractor that fails to operate correctly compromises occupant restraint, a fundamental safety function in a collision. Another recall addresses the fuel system, specifically the left-side radiator and fan combination. This issue is not exclusive to the ZR1, affecting a broad range of Corvette model years. Owner complaints include reports of an alleged vehicle fire and an alleged injury. While these remain unverified, they represent categories NHTSA prioritizes for investigation. No crash-test data from sibling model years are available for comparative review.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 have any recalls?
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 is covered by three recall campaigns: one addressing exterior lighting and turn signals shared with certain 2026 Corvette variants, one covering the gasoline fuel system on 2023-2026 Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator and fan combination, and one covering front seat belt retractors on 2024-2025 Corvette vehicles where the driver or passenger retractor may lose function. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory appears in the supplied campaign data, but owners should verify current guidance at nhtsa.gov.
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 Zr1?
Ten complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, all of which are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently cited components are Seats, which appear in two reports, followed by individual allegations involving Service Brakes, the Power Train, the Engine, an unspecified category, and the Fuel System. One report alleges a fire and one alleges an injury.
10 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1?
Prospective owners of a TLX must verify recall remedy completion for any specific vehicle by running the VIN through the NHTSA database. Three open campaigns have been issued.
- The 2025 Corvette ZR1 has no NHTSA crash-test score of any kind, so no star rating or Safety Index exists for this specific model year.
- A seat belt retractor recall covering 2024-2025 Corvette vehicles is on record, citing potential loss of retractor function for the driver or passenger, which is a direct occupant-restraint concern.
- A fuel system recall spanning 2023-2026 Corvette vehicles equipped with a left-side radiator and fan combination also applies to this model year and should be verified as remedied by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Among the ten reported complaints, one alleges a fire and one alleges an injury; both are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA, not adjudicated findings.
FAQ2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 safety questions
Was the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 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 Zr1 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 10 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Zr1. 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.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Corvette Zr1 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.