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2013 Hyundai Equus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Equus.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2013 Hyundai Equus is a passenger car that comes with an automatic 8‑speed transmission and a 7.2‑quart oil capacity requiring 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 API oil, and it achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. In the model’s complaint history from 2011 through 2016, the 2013 version records ten total owner complaints, a figure lower than the 37 complaints recorded in 2014 but higher than the eight complaints recorded in 2012, placing it near the lower end of the complaint range. The most frequently reported issue concerns service brakes, and a single recall has been issued, suggesting a relatively modest reliability concern for that year. Overall, the 2013 model year represents a relatively stable entry in the Equus lineage.

Model year201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/23/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 740 CCA battery, OE oil filter 263193F300. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 740 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275-40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263193F300
Spark plug1885111070
Battery371103M200
Thermostat256153F301
Cabin air filter087903M000A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4564 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 23 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume111 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Equus of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.5–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2012 Ultimate
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Ultimate 5.0L V85.50 sec13.90 sec429 hpRWD
2014Ultimate 5.0L V86.40 sec14.80 sec429 hpRWD
2011Ultimate 4.6L V86.10 sec14.50 sec385 hpRWD
2011Ultimate 4.6L V86.10 sec14.60 sec385 hpRWD
2011Signature 4.6L V86.20 sec14.60 sec385 hpRWD
2011Signature 4.6L V86.20 sec14.60 sec385 hpRWD
2011Ultimate 4.6L V86.40 sec14.80 sec385 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.0-10.8
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10-11 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts290-297 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts79 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36-40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.72 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing7, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.16-1.27 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.04-3.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance740 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)72.0-77.9 psi
Engine Compression135

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque to Knuckle58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0012 in / 0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117-19 ft. lbs., Step 2: 95-10017–19 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 3.50-4.50 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1Bolts 1-1024–27 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-10 88 degrees-92 degrees88 degrees
3Bolts 1-14118 degrees
411-1224.7–26.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6-5.8 ft. lbs., step 2: 14.5-19.53.6–5.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Analyzing the federal record from 2011 to 2016, the 2013 Hyundai Equus occupies a stable position between the higher complaint volume of the 2011 model year and the spike seen in 2014. While 2011 recorded 24 complaints and 2014 surged to 37 complaints with an active investigation, the 2013 model registered only 10 complaints and 1 recall, mirroring the lower figures seen in 2012 and 2015. The data specifies ten total complaints for 2013, including two reports regarding service brakes and single instances involving steering, electrical systems, air bags, and suspension, with zero fire complaints recorded. This places the 2013 model in a calm valley between the initial reporting of 2011 and the anomalous investigation activity noted in 2014 and 2015, suggesting consistent regulatory performance during this mid-cycle period. Given the low complaint volume relative to generation peaks and the absence of fire-related reports, the 2013 Equus represents a statistically stable choice within this generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
60
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes2
Steering,Electrical System1
Air Bags1
Suspension1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1
Vehicle Speed Control,Equipment Adaptive/Mobility,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train,Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V117000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorReported 29/02/2016

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 60 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-AT-002H2024-04-09Power TrainThis TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Equus take?

7.2 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Equus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Equus get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined mpg.