repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2019 Chevrolet SparkProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Spark, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-774 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Chevrolet Spark has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Tires
2Service brakes
1Seat belts
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Engine
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Chevrolet Spark recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Spark year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spark median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Chevrolet Spark safety ratings
2019 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Spark owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact had lost consciousness. The contact stated that an emergency services vehicle was behind her and had observed her go through an intersection, crash through and guardrail, and roll…
Friday morning, on June 16th I went out to start my car and I noticed an I code 95 on my dashboard. It also showed my ABS light, traction light, and airbag/seatbelt light. When I researched the I code 95 it said that my car had been in an accident and the airbag and seatbelt needs to be replaced.…
AIRBAG CODE (95) THE CAR JUST GOT OUT OF THE SHOP FROM A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND A WARPED PISTON(#3) I HAD IT BACK FOR TWO WEEKS AND NOW THE AIRBAG CODE COMES ON. I DROVE ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AND THEN PARK THE CAR DOWN TO ONE THE CODE CAME ON. I CLEARED IT SHUT THE CAR OFF THEM STARTED IT CAME BACK
Own a 2019 Spark?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.