Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014CAREFULSerious complaints 2.7× usual, mostly suspension and brakes
22 serious complaints of 37, the most about suspension (7) and brakes (4); 2.7× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 1 recall.
What owners report
“I was driving my 2014 Hyundia Equus on the interstate going 65 mph when my from suspension collapsed. The air ride suspension failed as I was driving. The car became unstable as my safety and the safety of those around me could have been catstrophic.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Jul 2023
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, May 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. (23-01-034H, Apr 2023)
- Repair program Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install warning labels on the driver's and/or passenger's seat belt assemblies on 2009-14 Model Year Genesis sedan and 2011-16 Equus vehicles. (5NP-E3P6N, Dec 2017)
- Repair program Hyundai Motor America is changing the Genesis sedan applicable model years to 2011-14 for service campaign T2R. (5NP-T5L2W, Jan 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
37 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2014
- Starting prices: +$1,750 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 5.0L Gasoline Direct Injection DOHC Tau V8 → 5.0L GDI DOHC D-CVVT Tau V8 (all trims)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 12.3 in (Ultimate)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (all trims)
- Heated seats: Front, Second Row → Front, Second Row Outboard (all trims)
- Ventilated seats: Front, Second Row → Front, Second Row Outboard (Ultimate)
- Climate zones: 2 → 3 (all trims)
- Digital gauge cluster: 3.5 in → 7 in (Signature)
2014 Equus trims
| Signature | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $61,000 | $68,000 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 5.0L GDI DOHC D-CVVT Tau V8 | 5.0L GDI DOHC D-CVVT Tau V8 |
| Horsepower | 429 hp | 429 hp |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft | 376 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 8-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Rwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 203.1 in | 203.1 in |
| Tech | ||
| Touchscreen | 9.2 in | 9.2 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 7 in | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | — | Windshield HUD |
| Audio | Lexicon | Lexicon |
| Speakers | 17 | 17 |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Forward Collision Warning | Forward Collision Warning |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 19 in | 19 in |
Packages and options (8)
| Signature | Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Black Noir | Optional | Optional |
| Night Shadow Brown | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Gray | Optional | Optional |
| White Satin | Optional | Optional |
| Ivory Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 9 | Exterior lighting (2) | — |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Seats (2) | — |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 37 | Seats (7) | — |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 10 | Service brakes (2) | — |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 8 | Power train (4) | — |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 24 | Suspension (11) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 37 |
| 2013 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 10 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 2 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Equus | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2015 | Equus | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2014 | Equus | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2013 | Equus | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2012 | Equus | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 18 |
| 2011 | Equus | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.