Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have a hood latch recall?

Yes. NHTSA campaigns 14V593000 (2014) and 22V640000 (2022) both address the secondary hood latch, which can corrode at the pivot and prevent it from properly engaging.

How many structure and body complaints does the 2014 Spark have?

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Spark, which is 12% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.

Were there any crashes linked to the hood latch problem?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Spark, with no reported fires or injuries.

At what mileage do hood latch failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Spark is 35,576 miles.

Is the 2014 Spark worse than other years for this problem?

The 2013 model year had 19 Structure & Body complaints (13% share) and 2015 had 10 (13% share), so 2013-2015 Sparks show similar levels of this issue, while later years (2016 onward) show far fewer.

2014 Chevrolet Spark Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 12% of all 172 complaints that year, tied to 2 crashes. Two related recalls (14V593000 and 22V640000) cover a corroding secondary hood latch that can let the hood fly open. Median mileage at failure is 35,576 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 12% of 172
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,576 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Hood latch corrodes at the pivot and fails to hold the hood closed, letting it fly open into the windshield while driving.
Some owners could not get the hood to open at all, with the interior release failing to pop the latch.
Multiple owners report waiting long periods for the recall repair part to become available, leaving the defective hood latch unaddressed.
A hood-ajar signal misfire triggered random alarm activation, and after the latch was replaced one owner reported the radio going blank.
One unrelated head restraint complaint described discomfort and neck pain from its design.

When 2014 Chevrolet Spark body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2014, latest Jul 6, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2023 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA 22V640000Aug 25, 2022Structure & Body120,688 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
Risk: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA 14V593000Sep 24, 2014Structure & Body89,294 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
Risk: If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.

Structure & Body complaints by Spark model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201319 (13%)
201420 (12%)
201510 (13%)
20160 (0%)
20171 (3%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (7%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Spark have a hood latch recall?: Yes. NHTSA campaigns 14V593000 (2014) and 22V640000 (2022) both address the secondary hood latch, which can corrode at the pivot and prevent it from properly engaging.
How many structure and body complaints does the 2014 Spark have?: NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Spark, which is 12% of the 172 total complaints filed for that model year.
Were there any crashes linked to the hood latch problem?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Spark, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do hood latch failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Spark is 35,576 miles.
Is the 2014 Spark worse than other years for this problem?: The 2013 model year had 19 Structure & Body complaints (13% share) and 2015 had 10 (13% share), so 2013-2015 Sparks show similar levels of this issue, while later years (2016 onward) show far fewer.