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Hyundai EquusModel year report

2014 Hyundai Equus Problems

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
53,445miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
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 2014 Hyundai Equus (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Equus. The part named most often is seats, with 7 complaints (19% of the total), followed by suspension (7) and brakes (6). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,445 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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: Fuel system (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Air bags (1), Electronic stability control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Seats: “The hinges for the rear seat flip-up armrest broke when I sat in the back seat. This armrest is also the cover for the small storage compartment under it. Now there's no cover on the compartment and no place for rear passengers to put their elbows. The hinges are only plastic, but Hyundai won't allow the dealer to fix it under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10836244, filed 2016-02, 22,000 miles

Suspension: “The struts went out while I was driving. After it went out the, tires would touch the fender of the car. It damaged the passenger side and driver side of my front fender. It also rubbed the tread away from the tire due to rubbing against the fender. It was not safe to drive because it was so low to the ground that I almost tore the front fender off.”

NHTSA complaint #11277697, filed 2019-11, 80,000 miles

Brakes: “I am unable. To drive my car anywhere. Each time I start my car. All warning lights flash like a Christmas light. It causes the car to suddenly be slowed down. Or not to go full speed? I got the recall notice in the mail 4 weeks ago. My car has been parked in the garage for four months and has been there ever since. I need my car to go to work and I don't know what else to do. I can only do so much by using the cars of families and friends, but I need my car back because it's inconveniencing them too as well.”

NHTSA complaint #11558345, filed 2023-12

Electrical system: “Takata recall. The car has about 48000 miles. 1) when driving at highway speed, brake self applies forcefully at times when passing or being passed by other vehicles on the adjacent lanes on both sides, almost creating rear-end collisions on a few occasions. 2) when resetting the cruise control to the previous setting, it continues to accelerate past previous setting (over 100 MPH) until being manually disengaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231361, filed 2019-07, 46,798 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 68,899 miles.

7%0–1013%10–2527%25–5027%50–7527%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 53,445 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2014201820202022202492026
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 2014 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 2014 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. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 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 2014 Hyundai Equus have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Equus as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Hyundai Equus is reported most often?

Seats is named most often, in 7 complaints (19% of the total), followed by suspension with 7.

Has the 2014 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 2014 Hyundai Equus get?

The EPA rates the 2014 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 2014 Hyundai Equus reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,445 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 68,899 miles; 47% 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.