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Hyundai EquusModel year report

2015 Hyundai Equus Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
54,000miles, 8 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 2015 Hyundai Equus (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Equus. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by seats (2) and steering (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 55 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Whenever it gets hot in this area, my vehicle malfunctions. First the dash bubbled and had to be replaced. The leather on the driver door bubbles up and has been replaced.. It is bubbling again on the driver door but is not covered by the extended warranty. Both headrests have popped open. One happen while at the car wash and the other happened while I was in the grocery store. Both times the car was at rest and windows up.. It costs $1600 to replace. The driver window switch does not work when hot outside. Had it checked by the dealership at least 10 times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11397049, filed 2021-02, 65,000 miles

Seats: “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 in motion, my active headrest activated (exploded) into the back of my head, throwing me forward into the steering wheel. This happened randomly and unprompted. There were no other cars on the road with me, I didn’t collide with anything, and the road was smooth. I quickly regained control of the car and continued to my destination. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627331, filed 2024-11, 133,000 miles

Steering: “May 4th 2019 vehicle found dead and would not start. No signs of any battery issues in the past few days. The vehicle was towed directly to the service department at empire Hyundai located in fall river, ma. Vehicle confirmed by service department to turn over, however no lights or clock and no power. Then all went dead for the service department. Service manager informed that he was not able to provide the root cause for the ongoing electrical issue, and the specific cause of this incident. The solution that was provided was to install a new replacement battery. …”

NHTSA complaint #11206172, filed 2019-05, 65,259 miles

Air bags: “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 could not only cause severe injury but also collision. There were no warning indicators and the entire unit must be replaced because the plastic retention clips broke. The car is currently in the shop.”

NHTSA complaint #11487906, filed 2022-10, 43,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,000 and 65,259 miles.

13%0–1013%10–2525%25–5038%50–750%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 54,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20172018201920212022202320243
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 2015 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 2015 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. 55 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 55 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 2015 Hyundai Equus have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Equus as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Hyundai Equus is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by seats with 2.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Hyundai Equus get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Hyundai Equus reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,000 miles and the middle half falls between 35,000 and 65,259 miles; 50% 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.