Hyundai Equus years to avoid
The Hyundai Equus years to avoid are 2014, 2011, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2016 is the cleanest year on record.
139
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2011–2016
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Equus years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaints + open investigation | 54 | |
| 2011 | High complaint rate | 33 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 12 |
Every Equus year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 12 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 54 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2011avoid | 33 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Equus years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Equus years to avoid are 2014, 2011, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2016.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Equus?
By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Equus years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Equus have?
Across all model years, the Equus has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 139 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.