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2013 Hyundai Equus reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Hyundai Equus holds 10 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 Equus years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Motor.

2012 Hyundai Equus
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Complaints

10

Per year

1

Recalls

1

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (2 of 10), then Powertrain (2) and Service brakes (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Equus has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 36 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Hyundai Equus. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, windshield wiper, motor 2016-02-29 · NHTSA campaign 16V117000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.

Complaints by component (10 total)

Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Powertrain
2
Service brakes
2
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Steering
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Tilt/telescopic functions just stopped working. Replaced switch, and module and still not working. Dealer now wants $10k for a new dash wiring harnesses. Found TSB for similar issue on sister vehicle (Genesis). Not sure…"
    Steering, Electrical system · filed 2024-05-06
  • "ABS light is on and diagnosed needs replaced shortly after purchased the car November 2022, and is ongoing and currently an issue 4/5/24. The original ABS began to go out, would have to pump the brakes to stop and would…"
    Service brakes · filed 2024-04-05
  • "When I press my brakes sometime I have to pump the pedal."
    Service brakes · filed 2023-01-27
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP, A UNKNOWN TOYOTA CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE…"
    Air bags · filed 2021-03-04
  • "I WAS DRIVING ON I-85 S FROM NORTH CAROLINA WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR STARTS TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS DRAGGING. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE FOR A FEW MORE EXITS TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP. I GOT OFF AFTER FOUR EXITS, TURNED OFF THE CAR,…"
    Suspension · filed 2018-08-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Equus 5L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450

Specs and fitment

VI generation (US), 2012–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 or 5W-30 (all temps); 10W-30 above -18°C (5.0L V8) , 7.6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/45R19, 275/40R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-651 covers certain 2014-2015 Equus vehicles (among many other Hyundai models listed in the campaign): the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may experience an electrical short, which can increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete; dealers replace the ABS fuse.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Hyundai Equus reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2013 Hyundai Equus holds 10 complaints after 14 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 Equus years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Motor.

What are common problems with a 2013 Hyundai Equus?

The complaints owners file most often name Electronic stability control (ESC) (2 of 10), then Powertrain (2) and Service brakes (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Equus more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Equus has 8 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2014 has 36 complaints, 1 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Equus been recalled?

The 2013 Hyundai Equus has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Hyundai Equus?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Equus with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Hyundai Equus get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Hyundai Equus is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Hyundai Equus use?

5W-20 or 5W-30 (all temps); 10W-30 above -18°C (5.0L V8) With filter, about 7.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Hyundai Equus?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/45R19, 275/40R19 (trim-dependent) and rear 245/45R19, 275/40R19 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Hyundai Equus?

Recall 23V-651 covers certain 2014-2015 Equus vehicles (among many other Hyundai models listed in the campaign): the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may experience an electrical short, which can increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete; dealers replace the ABS fuse.