Model year 2016 · Large Cars

2016 Hyundai Equus: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Hyundai Equus at 18 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

18

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Hyundai Equus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Equus, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Hyundai Equus in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Hyundai Equus fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Hyundai Equus EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Equus5.0L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/23/18 mpg$4,550502

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Hyundai Equus crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Hyundai Equus NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Hyundai Equus owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Equus, most recently on May 29, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Hyundai Equus complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine2
Exterior lighting2
Wheels2
Electrical system1
Exterior lighting: Turn signal1
Service brakes1
Suspension1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Equus model years

Hyundai Equus by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2015 Equus18 mpg19—

All Hyundai Equus years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Hyundai models

2016 Hyundai Accent2016 Hyundai Azera2016 Hyundai Elantra2016 Hyundai Genesis2016 Hyundai Santa Fe2016 Hyundai Sonata2016 Hyundai Tucson2016 Hyundai Veloster

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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