Model year 2018 · Subcompact Cars

2018 Chevrolet Spark: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Spark at 32–33 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

32–33

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Chevrolet Spark recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Chevrolet Spark fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Chevrolet Spark EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Spark1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/38/33 mpg$2,050269
Spark1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/39/33 mpg$2,050267
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/37/33 mpg$2,050269
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/38/32 mpg$2,100278

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Chevrolet Spark crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Chevrolet Spark NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Chevrolet Spark owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Spark, most recently on Jul 6, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Chevrolet Spark complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine3
Vehicle speed control3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Air bags1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Spark model years

Chevrolet Spark by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 Spark32–33 mpg03—
2021 Spark32–33 mpg06—
2020 Spark32–33 mpg020—
2019 Spark32–33 mpg114—
2017 Spark32–33 mpg129—
2016 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe342—
2015 Spark33–34 mpg · 119 MPGe7844/5

All Chevrolet Spark years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Chevrolet models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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