Most common 2016 Hyundai Equus problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Equus complaints by model year
Best Equus years: 2012. Years to avoid: 2014, 2011. Compare all years →
What 2016 Hyundai Equus owners say
Wheels & tires
2016 Hyundai Equus with continental contiprocontact p245 / 45r / 19 98v tires; dot af7vp1h6 (0615); while driving my daughter and grandchild to the airport on the florida turnpike the steering wheel began to vibrate. Upon returning home, called car dealer and scheduled a service appointment the next day. We both thought a front tire had possibly thrown a wheel balancing weight. Dealer found both front tires had belt separation causing steering wheel to vibrate. The car and tires were purchased new at the dealer at the end of 2016, are only 22 months old and have only 19,700 miles. We have not hit any curbs, rough railroad tracks or large pot-holes and it is suspicious that it was both front tires. The tire manufacturer was contacted by the dealer, refused to acknowledge a likely manufacturing defect and offered only 50% of the tire replacement costs and they wanted the defective tires. …
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 taken to the local dealer - brandon Hyundai located at 9915 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, where the debris was removed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by a powder coating expert that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty powder coating application process. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
2016 Hyundai Equus engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Hyundai Equus a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Equus rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Equus at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Hyundai Equus?
The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and lights (2).
How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Equus have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Equus. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Equus?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014 and 2011. See the full Hyundai Equus years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Hyundai Equus problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 86% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.