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Hyundai EquusModel year report

2013 Hyundai Equus Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
13,650miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Hyundai Equus (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Equus. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (2) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,650 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electronic stability control: “I would like this email forwarded to the ceo of Hyundai USA or who ever can help a customer who has purchased an Equus. I refuse to speak with customer service as they are totally useless and don't understand my concerns. My car has been at the keiffer Hyundai shop for now going on 5 months. To this day you have spent over $30,000.00 on parts and labor on my car and yet to figure out what is going on. My questions is - are you using my car as a test bed if so then why am I paying $575.00 per month loan on my car when you should be doing that. The service dept. …”

NHTSA complaint #10700759, filed 2015-03, 12,000 miles

Suspension: “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, and checked the tires. Nothing appeared wrong. I waited several minutes and I still could not determine a problem so, I returned to I-85 s. The problem had stopped. Several days later, the problem returned. I was driving on a city street when suddenly the dragging feel began. I took it to the dealership but they were unable to find the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11120749, filed 2018-08, 100,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Test drive before purchasing was stopped after a 1/4 of mile because of heavy front end shaking. Dealership changed tires saying that would fix the problem. Since then it has also fixed front end alignment twice, changed the driveshaft and two rear axles. Vehicle still shakes. Vehicle is perilous to drive on bumpy surfaces when driver has difficulty controlling front end.”

NHTSA complaint #10557865, filed 2013-12, 18 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 99,000 miles.

17%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–7517%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 13,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2013201420152201620182021202320242
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Hyundai Equus version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equus RWD5.0L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152318$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Hyundai Equus → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Equus

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016928,0000—18—Not enough data
2015954,0001—18—Not enough data
20143653,4451—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20131013,6501—18—Not enough data
2012841,0001—18—Not enough data
20112450,0002—18—Falling

All Hyundai Equus model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Hyundai Equus have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2013 Hyundai Equus as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Hyundai Equus is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 2.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Equus been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Hyundai Equus get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Hyundai Equus (Equus, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Hyundai Equus reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,650 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 99,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.