2016 Hyundai Equus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equus years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Equus. That ranks 4th out of 6 Equus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 42,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Equus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 42,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 22% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 22% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 48,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 48,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 19,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 28,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Hyundai Equus recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Hyundai Equus.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and both turn signals became inoperable and failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that…
Suspension air Block and airbags failing, even after being replaced by dealership 2 months ago. Most recently happened on the interstate at 70 mph. Fixed by dealership only to happen again!! Known problem by Hyundai dealership yet keep replacing with same defective part number. Twice have had new…
There are actually 3 problems that my dealer has not been able to fix/diagnose. The first is the headlights, when set to the auto position, they will often turn off and on while driving at night. Service says that they were unable to duplicate the problem, but it keeps happening. The second is the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai equus. The contact stated that the powder coating from each wheel detached and lodged between the brake pads and rotors causing the braking system to malfunction and the braking distance to be extended. The failure occurred to all four wheels. The vehicle was…
Driving at 75 mph and went to pass someone. The engine kicked down a few years and the entire car shut off. No power brakes and no steering and steering locked up for about a second or two. During the time it was off the vehicle jerked hard like if the tires had locked up. After the couple seconds…
Other Hyundai Equus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Equus | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Equus | 36 | 1 |
| 2013 Equus | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 Equus | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Equus | 24 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Equus?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Equus?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Hyundai Equus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equus model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.