Equus
Hyundai Equus: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Hyundai Equus – Second generation2009–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | VI |
| Production | 2009–2015 |
| Model years | 2010–2016 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai BH |
| Engines | Petrol 3.8 L Lambda II MPi V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6 4.6 L Tau MPi V8 5.0 L Tau MPi V8 5.0 L Tau GDi V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,045 mm (Sedan) 3,345 mm (Limousine) |
| Length | 5,160 mm (Sedan) 5,460 mm (Limousine) |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,875–2,040 kg (Sedan) 2,040–2,150 kg (Limousine) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
Hyundai Equus – First generation1999–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | LZ/YJ |
| Production | 1999–2009 |
| Layout | Transverse Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L Sigma V6 3.3 L Lambda MPi V6 3.5 L Sigma V6 3.8 L Lambda MPi V6 4.5 L Omega GDi V8 4.5 L Omega MPi V8 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,840–2,850 mm (Sedan) 3,080–3,090 mm (Limousine) |
| Length | 5,065 mm (1999–2003 Sedan) 5,335 mm (1999–2003 Limousine) 5,120 mm (2003–2008 Sedan) 5,390 mm (2003–2008 Limousine) |
| Width | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm (1999–2003 Sedan) 1,475 mm (1999–2003 Limousine) 1,480 mm (2003–2008 Sedan) 1,485 mm (2003–2008 Limousine) |
| Kerb weight | 1,865–2,055 kg (Sedan) 2,035–2,185 kg (Limousine) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Ulsan |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2016 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2011 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Petrol | 5038 cm³ | 316 kW (430 PS) | 2100–2168 kg | 276–292 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2011–2016 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,115–3,143 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 5,038 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 316 kW (430 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,100–2,168 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 3,045 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2011–2016 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2012–2013 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 24 | 2011, 2012, 2014 |
| Brakes | 16 | 2011, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 2011, 2014, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 2011, 2012, 2014 |
| Lights | 9 | 2011, 2014, 2016 |
| Seats | 9 | 2014, 2015 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 8 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Steering | 7 | 2011, 2014, 2015 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2011, 2013, 2016 |
| Speed control and cruise | 6 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2011–2016: 97 complaints, 4 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.