Chevrolet Spark Recalls

NHTSA has issued 9 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Spark, covering model years 2013 through 2019. Airbag faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2014 model year has the most, with 6 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 317,572 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2022.

Urgent safety advisory on the Chevrolet Spark

One recall below carries an NHTSA do-not-drive advisory. If your vehicle is affected, stop driving it and call your dealer to arrange the repair.

Check your own VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether these apply to your car.

Total recalls: 9
Model years affected: 6
Most recalled part: Airbag
Latest recall: 2022

Chevrolet Spark recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 9 total.

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All Chevrolet Spark recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

22V640000Latch and lockReported August 25, 2022

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

What can happen

A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Vehicles affected: 120,688
Maker's recall no.: A222359300
Owners notified: June 12, 2023

Read campaign 22V640000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

18V774000AirbagReported November 1, 2018

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Model years affected: 2019

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

What can happen

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

Vehicles affected: 12
Maker's recall no.: 18365
Owners notified: November 6, 2018

Read campaign 18V774000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

17V307000AirbagReported May 9, 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Model years affected: 2016–2017

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What can happen

In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

Vehicles affected: 55,068
Maker's recall no.: 17199
Owners notified: July 5, 2017
Safety standard: FMVSS 208

Read campaign 17V307000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

16V422000Electrical systemReported June 10, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

What can happen

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

Vehicles affected: 18,780
Maker's recall no.: 45340
Owners notified: July 22, 2016
Safety standard: FMVSS 114

Read campaign 16V422000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

16V257000Electrical systemReported April 28, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

What can happen

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Vehicles affected: 317,572
Maker's recall no.: 17130
Owners notified: May 26, 2016
Safety standard: FMVSS 114

Read campaign 16V257000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

15V416000Reported June 30, 2015

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Model years affected: 2014–2015

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."

What can happen

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.

Vehicles affected: 45,785
Maker's recall no.: 15504
Owners notified: August 11, 2015
Safety standard: FMVSS 208

Read campaign 15V416000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V593000Latch and lockReported September 24, 2014

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Model years affected: 2013–2015

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.

What can happen

If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.

Vehicles affected: 89,294
Maker's recall no.: 14456
Owners notified: January 7, 2015

Read campaign 14V593000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V440000SuspensionReported July 21, 2014

NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicleOwners of affected vehicles are told to stop driving until the repair is done. Contact your dealer to arrange it.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Model years affected: 2014

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.

What can happen

If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14453. Note: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.

Vehicles affected: 1,919
Maker's recall no.: 14453
Owners notified: August 1, 2014

Read campaign 14V440000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

14V298000AirbagReported June 6, 2014

AIR BAGS

Model years affected: 2013

The problem

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

What can happen

If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.

The fix

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.

Vehicles affected: 61
Maker's recall no.: 14211
Owners notified: July 30, 2014

Read campaign 14V298000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Chevrolet Spark is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Chevrolet Spark recall questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Spark across model years 2013 to 2019. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Chevrolet Spark model year has the most recalls?

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark carries the most, with 6 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Chevrolet Spark recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Chevrolet Spark with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.