Chevrolet Spark complaints by model year
502 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 172 | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 146 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 34 | 47 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 35 | 51 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 39 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Spark recalls (9)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Spark model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V640000 | Aug 25, 2022 | Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 43.3% |
| 18V774000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Air Bags may not Deploy Due to Incorrect Setting | 2019 | 83.3% |
| 17V307000 | May 9, 2017 | Air Bag Deployment may Injure Neck/FMVSS 208 | 2016, 2017 | 79.6% |
| 16V422000 | Jun 10, 2016 | No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114 | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 96.9% |
| 16V257000 | Apr 28, 2016 | No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114 | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 81.2% |
| 15V416000 | Jun 30, 2015 | Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114 | 2014, 2015 | 95.1% |
| 14V593000 | Sep 24, 2014 | Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 87.6% |
| 14V440000 | Jul 21, 2014 | Lower Control Arm Bolts Not Fastened Properly | 2014 | 98.4% |
| 14V298000 | Jun 6, 2014 | Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator Failure | 2013 | 86.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Spark FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Spark had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Spark model year from 2013 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Spark year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (172) and the 2021 the fewest (6). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Spark problems?
Across the 2013–2022 model years, owners most often name the power train, engine, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Spark get?
EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Spark at 32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.