2016 Hyundai Equus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Power Train 2024-04-09 · 24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with incorrect ratio dtc (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on page 2.
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What owners report
2026-05-29 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 66,000 mi“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 the failure could not be duplicated. the contact fu…”
2024-10-28 · Suspension“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 parts fail during test drive. very expensive to …”
2023-11-07 · Exterior Lighting“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 navigation system updates, that they claim they can…”
2020-11-18 · Wheels · 100 mi“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…”
2020-10-07 · Service Brakes · 48,200 mi“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 the vehicle turned back on and everything was norm…”
2019-12-27 · Engine · 36,000 mi“vehicle produces excessive exhaust soot at all times. the soot adheres to the rear tail pipe, rear bumper, and trunk lid causing staining that leads to pitting of chrome pieces. the soot is difficult to remove after a few days and requires constant cleaning. this could adversely affect the air quality and damage or stain other vehicles and property…”
2019-12-16 · Unknown Or Other · 28,000 mi“2016 hyundai equus - black soot being emitted from engine through exhaust system. very heavy deposits on rear of vehicle, sufficient to blacken clothes, discolor the vehicle, does not wipe off after a few days and chemicals must be used to remove. manufacturer says: "this is a normal byproduct of the gdi engine". see (pics) multiplying the num…”
2018-07-17 · Tires · 19,700 mi“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…”
2016-02-01 · Wheels · 2,500 mi“i was driving on a two lane rod in laurel, maryland. my car hit a pothole and i got out to look and discover that i had two flat tires on the passenger side. the roadside assistant showed me that the front rim was split and the back tire had a hole on the side. this is the second incident concerning the front wheel of the car. i believe this is a d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.