Hyundai Equus
The 2016 Hyundai Equus offers a luxurious experience, but potential buyers must be aware of critical safety complaints regarding engine shutdown and wheel integrity.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | sedan | 8 | 4.6 | Premium | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 473 | 16.7 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | 473 | 16.7 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
Model year reports
2016
NewestThe 2016 Hyundai Equus offers a luxurious experience, but potential buyers must be aware of critical safety complaints regarding engine shutdown and wheel integrity.
2015
The 2015 Hyundai Equus presents a complex ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Hyundai Equus presents an average reliability profile, with its primary concern being a critical ABS module fire risk recall.
2013
The 2013 Hyundai Equus presents a mixed reliability picture.
2012
The 2012 Hyundai Equus presents an average reliability profile, with the primary concern being potential **airbag** non-deployment.
2011
The 2011 Hyundai Equus presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Equus?
Carfocal currently has 6 published Equus reports, covering 2011 through 2016. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2016 Hyundai Equus offers a luxurious experience, but potential buyers must be aware of critical safety complaints regarding engine shutdown and wheel integrity.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
Is the Hyundai Equus reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Equus. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2016 hyundai equus offers a luxurious experience, but potential buyers must be aware of critical safety complaints regarding engine shutdown and wheel integrity. and the 2016 hyundai equus can represent good value if purchased at a significant discount, reflecting its known issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Equus?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2016.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 6
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints