Verdict
2021 Chevrolet Spark: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2021 Chevrolet Spark — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for hatchback.
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 58% of 2021 hatchbacks. Air Bags leads the reports (33%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2021 hatchbacks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
6
Reports to NHTSA, 2021
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
33
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 58% of 2021 hatchbacks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2021 hatchbacks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (33% of 6 reports), followed by electrical system (17%).
Share of all 6 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11703209, ODI 11429041.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2021 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 29 | 38 | 33 |
| Spark | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 38 | 33 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2021 Chevrolet Spark: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Spark — fewer complaints than 58% of comparable 2021 hatchbacks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (33% of complaints) and electrical system (17%).
How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Spark have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Chevrolet Spark get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Spark at 33 mpg combined.