How many recalls does the 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2012 Chevrolet Cobalt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My car is the same make and model and year that the takata air bags recall but yet I never got a recall it says when I look it up no recalls it scares me cause how do I know my car isn't defected like the others. So what happens if I get in a crash and my airbag kills me or I get hurt.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-09-27

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Chevrolet Cobalt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.