2026 GMC Terrain vs 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2026 GMC Terrain | 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 166 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–27 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 9 |
| Engine | 1 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 7 |
| Power Train | 5 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
2026 GMC Terrain
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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.