Model year 2020 · Subcompact Cars

2020 Chevrolet Spark: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Spark at 32–33 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 20 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.

2020 Chevrolet Spark recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 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.

2020 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.

2020 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 DriveRegular29/38/33 mpg$2,050273
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/37/32 mpg$2,100278
Spark ACTIV1.4L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular30/37/33 mpg$2,050269

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.

2020 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.

2020 Chevrolet Spark NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 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.

2020 Chevrolet Spark owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Chevrolet Spark complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Air bags7
Unknown or other5
Electrical system4
Engine3
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery1
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1
Service brakes1

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—
2019 Spark32–33 mpg114—
2018 Spark32–33 mpg09—
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 2020 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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