2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.
| Metric | 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 385 | 140 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–109 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,300 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 75 | 14 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 | 12 |
| Power Train | 33 | 5 |
| Engine | 22 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 28 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 23 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 21 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 5 | 0 |
2025 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.