Research · 9 model years
Chevrolet SonicEvery model year, 2012–2020
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns and 953 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Sonic. The 2012 model year has the most complaints (354).
Chevrolet Sonic years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 37 | 6 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 48 | 8 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 114 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 150 | 11 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 217 | 24 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2012 | 7 | 354 | 27 | 5 of 5 | 30 |
- 20200 recalls · 10 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20190 recalls · 8 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20181 recall · 15 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20170 recalls · 37 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20162 recalls · 48 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20153 recalls · 114 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20144 recalls · 150 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20136 recalls · 217 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20127 recalls · 354 complaints · 30 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 217 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026