2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 170 | 7 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–108 | 114 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai IONIQ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 1 |
| Power Train | 16 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2026 Chevrolet Equinox
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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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.