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2016 Hyundai Equus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Equus.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 Hyundai Equus closes out the model's first generation as a full-size passenger car paired with an eight-speed automatic, returning EPA fuel economy of 15 city, 23 highway, and 18 combined mpg. Across the 2011–2016 production run covered in the complaint record, owner-reported issues ranged from a low of eight in 2012 to a peak of 37 in 2014, placing this final-year example with just nine total complaints and zero recalls near the more favorable end of that spectrum. The dominant concern area is concentrated in exterior lighting rather than mechanical or powertrain complaints, a pattern that frames the 2016 as a notably clean closing chapter for the nameplate.

Model year201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

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 sizeP245/45R19; REAR: P275/40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0-J; REAR: 9.0-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263193F300
Spark plug1885111070
Battery371103M200
Serpentine belt252123F501
Thermostat256153F301 alt 256203F500
Cabin air filter087903M000A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.1 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4524 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 volume16 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
2014Ultimate 5.0L V86.40 sec14.80 sec429 hpRWD
2012Ultimate 5.0L V85.50 sec13.90 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 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.5
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.0 qt
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity7.5
Power Steering FluidPentosin CHF202

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission36.2-50.6 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.56-0.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing7 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50-1.60 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance740 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)284.5-2133.5 (high pressure fuel line) psi
Intake Valve Lash0.008-0.018 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0012-0.0021 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 16-; Rear: 16-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-; Front: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque7.0-8.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: .724
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0012; Rear: ..002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116.0-19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10016–19 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) · CV Joint Boot (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 37,500 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.

The 2016 Equus sits at the low‑point of the generation’s complaint and recall profile, recording only nine consumer complaints, zero recalls, and no investigations—down from a peak of 37 complaints and one investigation in 2014. Across the six‑year span, complaints rose sharply in 2014 before dropping back to single‑digit levels in 2015 and 2016, while recalls were confined to one or two per year and vanished entirely in the target year. Technical Service Bulletins also show a steady decline, falling from 77 in 2012 to just 48 in 2016, indicating fewer manufacturer‑identified issues over time. The 2016 complaint mix is limited to exterior lighting, wheels, suspension, and isolated electrical/engine items, with no reported crash or fire complaints. **Takeaway:** 2016 appears to be the cleanest year in the Equus’s recent history, making it a comparatively strong candidate for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
48
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Exterior Lighting2
Wheels2
Suspension1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1
Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 48 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

Does the 2016 Equus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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.