Hyundai Equus

The Hyundai Equus is a full-size sedan that entered production in 1999. It is powered by a gasoline engine with a displacement of 4,933 cm³ and eight cylinders. The model has been subject to one recall in the United States through NHTSA.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1999 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,933 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 13.1 l/100 km |
| Class | Large car |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Hyundai Equus (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2011 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2012–2015 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2016 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Hyundai models
Recalls & safety
1 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Hyundai Equus. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · reported 22/09/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.