NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Chevrolet Spark Safety Record
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark carries no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model. Without that data, no Safety Index can be computed. The recall and complaint record is light: zero open campaigns are on file, and owners have submitted 19 complaints in total. This picture of its safety performance is, by necessity, incomplete.
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark was not assigned an overall crash-test rating by NHTSA. The agency conducted no tests on this model year, leaving its safety performance unrated. This model year has a perfect record regarding federal safety recalls, with zero campaigns issued. However, 19 owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA. Of these, seven specifically cite Air Bag concerns and six detail Electrical System issues, together comprising over half of all complaints. The complaint data further records 10 alleged injuries and 6 alleged crash events, which remain unverified.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy campaigns associated with this model year. Shoppers should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, because recall records can be updated after any vehicle changes hands.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA total 19, with Air Bags the most frequently cited component at 7 allegations, followed by Electrical System at 6, Unknown Or Other at 5, Engine at 3, and Fuel/Propulsion System and Tires at 1 each. All figures are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
Before purchasing a used 2020 Chevrolet Spark, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been added since the vehicle was last serviced. Recall completion is tied to the VIN, not the model year as a whole.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark specifically, so no star rating or Safety Index exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2020 Spark, but shoppers should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov because records are updated on a rolling basis.
- Air Bags account for 7 of the 19 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year, making it the single most reported component category.
- The 19 complaints include 10 alleged injuries and 6 alleged crash events, all of which are unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA and not confirmed defects.
FAQ2020 Chevrolet Spark safety questions
Was the 2020 Chevrolet Spark crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Spark 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.