2026 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2026 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 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 70 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 170 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–108 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 5 |
| Power Train | 16 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8 |
| Engine | 7 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2026 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.