Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Chevrolet Sonic recalls, 2012–2020
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 8 Chevrolet Sonic model years, 2012–2020; the 2012 has the most recall campaigns (7). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Chevrolet Sonic model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonic | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 Sonic | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 Sonic | 0 | 37 |
| 2016 Sonic | 2 | 48 |
| 2015 Sonic | 3 | 114 |
| 2014 Sonic | 4 | 150 |
| 2013 Sonic | 6 | 217 |
| 2012 Sonic | 7 | 354 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.