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2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2026 Chevrolet Equinox2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
NHTSA complaints5819
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)1577
Investigations00
Crash reports20
Fire reports10
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)26–108114
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet EquinoxHyundai IONIQ 5
Forward Collision Avoidance164
Electrical System99
Power Train130
Service Brakes130
Lane Departure54
Engine71
Fuel/propulsion System51
Visibility/wiper40

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light50
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.