2016 Hyundai Equus Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Hyundai Equus, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving at 75 MPH and went to pass someone. The engine kicked down a few years and the entire car shut off. No power brakes and no steering and steering locked up for about a second or two. During the time it was off the vehicle jerked hard like if the tires had locked up. After the couple seconds the vehicle turned back on and everything was normal and no check engine lights or anything to indicate a problem I was driving on the I-80 heading to reno”
NHTSA complaint #11363292, filed 2020-10, 48,200 miles“Vehicle produces excessive exhaust soot at all times. The soot adheres to the rear tail pipe, rear bumper, and trunk lid causing staining that leads to pitting of chrome pieces. The soot is difficult to remove after a few days and requires constant cleaning. This could adversely affect the air quality and damage or stain other vehicles and property near the rear of the vehicle, including walls and other parked vehicles. Effects on lungs should be studied to determine if permanent damage could result from accumulation of soot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291674, filed 2019-12, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10160100Apr 15, 2019When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.
- 10158797Mar 7, 2019If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the E-module.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Equus
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Equus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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