2020 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 4, 2025 · 19 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Spark years
Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark. That ranks 6th out of 10 Spark model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 37%), typically at around 24,718 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark (M400) Facelift in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2020 Chevrolet Spark problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags7 · ~24,718 mi
Electrical System6 · ~65,719 mi
Unknown or Other5 · ~2,500 mi
Engine3 · ~65,719 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Seat Belts1
Steering1 · ~26 mi
Tires1 · ~22,817 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags737%24,718——
Electrical System632%65,719——
Unknown or Other526%2,500——
Engine316%65,719——
Forward Collision Avoidance15%———
Fuel/propulsion System15%———
Seat Belts15%———
Steering15%26——
Tires15%22,817——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 6 complaints
2020: 3202032021: 6202162022: 1202212023: 5202352024: 1202412025: 320253

n = 19 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Chevrolet Spark recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact exited the vehicle, unlatched the hood, and wiggled the battery cable, and the vehicle worked as intended. No warning light was…

Electrical System · received Nov 4, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11697462

The contact was a passenger in a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that, while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed through an intersection, another vehicle failed to yield for a red light. As a result, the other vehicle collided with the passenger side front quarter panel of the…

Air Bags · received Oct 29, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11696452

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned…

Engine · received Apr 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11655775

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the O2…

Engine · received Aug 29, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11611665

My 2020 Chevy Spark was hit from behind at a rate of 40-50 mph. The airbags did not employ. However, the vehicle that struck the car, all of its airbags deployed.

Air Bags · received Sep 26, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11546673

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?

Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Chevrolet Spark a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spark model years, the 2020 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.