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2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Chevrolet Spark

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Audi A32015 Chevrolet Spark
NHTSA complaints9276
Recall campaigns25
Service bulletins (TSBs)5871,283
Investigations10
Crash reports04
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating5/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)27–3533–119
Median reported incident mileage65,000 mi37,600 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi A3Chevrolet Spark
Air Bags455
Power Train525
Electrical System179
Engine911
Fuel/propulsion System127
Seat Belts103
Seats102
Fuel System, Gasoline90

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light70
Stalling55
Check engine light55
Loss of power05

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.