How do I know if my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has a recall?

To know if your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has an open recall?

If your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

7 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-502 · OEM 50490, 50491

Ignition Key May Be Removed Without Transmission Lever Shifted To Park

8,367 Potential Units Affected

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 23 others

NHTSA 14V-300 · OEM 12261

Driver's Front Air Bag Defective

31,520 Potential Units Affected

If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 2 others

NHTSA 13V-360 · OEM 12213

Power Brake Assist May Fail

292,879 Potential Units Affected

A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 13V-023 · OEM 12261

The Driver's Airbag may not Deploy as Expected

4,167 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-522 · OEM 12261

The Driver's Front Airbag may not Deploy as Expected

2,949 Potential Units Affected

If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 1 other

NHTSA 12V-288 · OEM 12081

Potential Engine Compartment Fire

413,148 Potential Units Affected

EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 12V-289 · OEM 12133

In The Event of a Crash, a Fuel Leak May Develop From the Fuel Tank

53,239 Potential Units Affected

THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

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Recall FAQs

If your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Chevrolet Cruze Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 7 recalls that may affect your 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.

Check your Chevrolet Cruze for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chevrolet dealership near you.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

7 Recalls

NHTSA 16V-502 · OEM 50490, 50491

Ignition Key May Be Removed Without Transmission Lever Shifted To Park

8,367 Potential Units Affected

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and 23 others

NHTSA 14V-300 · OEM 12261

Driver's Front Air Bag Defective

31,520 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 2 others

NHTSA 13V-360 · OEM 12213

Power Brake Assist May Fail

292,879 Potential Units Affected

A loss of braking assistance will require extra pedal force and/or distance to bring the vehicle to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 13V-023 · OEM 12261

The Driver's Airbag may not Deploy as Expected

4,167 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 2 others

NHTSA 12V-522 · OEM 12261

The Driver's Front Airbag may not Deploy as Expected

2,949 Potential Units Affected

If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Buick Verano and 1 other

NHTSA 12V-288 · OEM 12081

Potential Engine Compartment Fire

413,148 Potential Units Affected

EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

NHTSA 12V-289 · OEM 12133

In The Event of a Crash, a Fuel Leak May Develop From the Fuel Tank

53,239 Potential Units Affected

THE FUEL TANK COULD COME LOOSE IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze