Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Seats22
Engine10
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Visibility10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2025 Chevrolet Corvette recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

82%repaired · 2026 Q3

Lighting control module: software

New

Recall 26V-213 · Apr 2, 2026 · 32,988 vehicles · 27,104 repaired

Risk. The driver may be unaware that the turn signal is not working, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2026 Q3

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 25V-536 · Aug 21, 2025 · 23,656 vehicles · 18,112 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2026 Q2

Front: retractor

Recall 24V-418 · Jun 6, 2024 · 13,464 vehicles · 11,933 repaired

Risk. An inaccessible seat belt that cannot restrain an occupant, increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

2025 vs. every other Corvette year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corvette median. How we score

'68'69'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Corvette owners report

Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The heated seat option burned the seat right thru. It’s a fire hazard because the wiring for the heated seats burned right through the cloth seat. so you have a wire issue under a combustible material like the clothing material in a car seat.
Complaint 11731049 · Apr 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that there was a strong chemical odor coming from the seats. The contact had experienced headaches, burning eyes, respiratory issues, and inflamed lungs. The contact stated that he had temporarily stopped driving the vehicle, and upon…
Complaint 11716986 · Feb 10, 2026 · 25 miles

Own a 2025 Corvette?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.