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2016 Hyundai Equus Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#6 most-complained of 6 Equus years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Hyundai Equus has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #6 highest of 6 Equus model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is suspension, wheels & tires (4 complaints, 44% of the total).

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15 city / 23 hwy

Top 2016 Hyundai Equus problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (44%)
  2. Electrical System3 (33%)
  3. Engine2 (22%)
  4. Brakes1 (11%)
  5. Other1 (11%)
2016 Hyundai Equus complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2016Jul 2018Dec 2019Oct 2020Nov 2020Nov 2023Oct 2024May 2026
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to May 2026; peak Oct 2020 (3).

2016 Hyundai Equus recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Hyundai Equus fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Equus years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201120122013201420152016
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Avoid8036118
2015Best209118
2016Best09018

All Hyundai Equus years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Hyundai Equus a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Hyundai Equus ranks #6 of 6 among Equus model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Equus?
The most reported problem areas are suspension, wheels & tires (4 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Hyundai Equus have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Hyundai Equus in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Hyundai Equus?
EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Equus at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.