11 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Chevrolet Spark, across model years 2013–2019. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Spark by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has the most recalls (8) and the most owner complaints (176).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Chevrolet Spark model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 146 |
| 2014 | 8 | 176 |
| 2015 | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | 3 | 42 |
| 2017 | 1 | 29 |
| 2018 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 3 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Chevrolet is recalling 2015 Spark EVs with faulty hood latch that may open unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Owners must have hood striker assembly replaced free by dealers.
General Motors recalls 2019 Buick Encore vehicles with air bags that may not deploy in crashes. Owners must contact GM for free reprogramming of the SDM module.
GM recalls 2017 Buick Encore vehicles with potential air bag failure during crashes. Owners must contact GM for free software update or SDM replacement if previous deployment occurred.
Chevrolet Spark 2017 models with front passenger air bags may injure unbelted children in crashes. GM will replace air bags free of charge starting July 5, 2017.
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Trax models with faulty seatbelt warning systems that may prevent drivers from fastening seatbelts, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must update radio software for free.
When the Chevrolet Spark recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Spark; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Chevrolet Spark complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 11 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet Spark, covering model years 2013–2019. The most recent was issued Aug 25, 2022 (Latches/Locks/Linkages).
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (5), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Equipment (2), Electrical System (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Chevrolet dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Chevrolet to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Chevrolet dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.