NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Chevrolet Spark Safety Record
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
A complete safety assessment of the 2021 Chevrolet Spark cannot be rendered; NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year. Therefore, it has no star ratings and we cannot compute a Safety Index. The federal record shows no recalls were issued for the 2021 Spark. Owners filed six complaints.
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark enters the market with no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, nor are there tested sibling years available for context. This absence of star ratings means that the vehicle's safety profile is assessed solely on its recall and owner complaint data. For the 2021 Spark, this data shows a notable zero recall campaigns, indicating that neither the manufacturer nor NHTSA has issued any safety-related remedy. Owner complaints, though present, are low in volume: six unverified reports are spread across six distinct component categories, including Air Bags and Fuel/Propulsion systems. This low volume of complaints, coupled with the absence of recalls, places the 2021 Spark in the Light burden band for recall and complaint activity.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
The 2021 Chevrolet Spark has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no affected components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive directives associated with this model year's recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
Six complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The top components named in those unverified allegations are Air Bags, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System, each cited twice, with additional allegations touching the Electrical System, Steering, and Power Train. These are unverified consumer reports, not established defects.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
Any used 2021 Chevrolet Spark shopper should run the vehicle's specific VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall remedy is waiting on that individual unit. A clean fleet-level record does not guarantee a specific VIN has had all prior service completed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Chevrolet Spark, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- The 2021 model year has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file, with no affected components and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories.
- Six unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with Air Bags, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System each appearing twice as alleged problem areas.
- No tested sibling years are available in our covered data, so there is no star-rating context from a closely related model year to reference alongside this record.
FAQ2021 Chevrolet Spark safety questions
Was the 2021 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 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Spark have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Spark 2021.
- 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.