Reliable Auto DB

2015 Hyundai Equus reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Equus over 12 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Equus years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2012 Hyundai Equus
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Complaints

9

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 9), then Seats (2) and Steering (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Equus has 36 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Hyundai Equus. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Summary 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.

Complaints by component (9 total)

Electrical system
2
Seats
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Speed control
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On August, 2nd around noon, I was driving alone, west on a rural road called 1869 in Liberty Hill, TX. I believe the speed limit on this winding rural road is 55mph, and I was about 1 mile west of 183. While my car was…"
    Seats · filed 2024-11-25
  • "Within last two years I've been dealing with random and intermittent headlight flickering/turning off when the light stalk switch is in AUTO mode. Also, the cabin lights flicker and turn off at the same time when…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2024-09-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was an unknown liquid leaking from under the hood. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-04-01
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway, the front air suspension suddenly failed causing the front-end of the vehicle to collapse onto the front tires, making the…"
    Suspension · filed 2023-06-05
  • "Active headrest on front passenger side inadvertently deployed while driving on a smooth toll road at normal speed. Any passenger could have been severely injured and there could be risk of driver side deployment that…"
    Air bags · filed 2022-10-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 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 2015 Hyundai Equus reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Equus over 12 years — 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Equus years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2015 Hyundai Equus?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 9), then Seats (2) and Steering (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Equus more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Equus has 36 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2016 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Equus been recalled?

The 2015 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 2015 Hyundai Equus?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Equus with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Hyundai Equus get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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.