Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Equus | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Equus | 36 | 1 |
| 2013 Equus | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 Equus | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Equus | 24 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Suspension24
- Electrical system15
- Service brakes11
- Seats9
- Exterior lighting9
- Unknown or other8
- Power train8
- Engine8
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 6 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 12.6–13.3 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.8 | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| 2015 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.8 | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| 2014 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 10.2 | 13.2 |
| 2013 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| 2012 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| 2011 | Equus · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.0 | 9.7 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
17 new Hyundai Equus cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2014, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2014 the largest markets were Czechia (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 8 | — |
| 2012 | 5 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Equus in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A short circuit can occur in the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) unit. This increase the risk of the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Equus.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
NHTSA recalls