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What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is strongly positive regarding the vehicle's core value proposition, reliability of its V8 powertrain, and luxury feature content, but is tempered by significant concerns about parts availability, repair complexity, and specific high-cost failure points. The Equus is co
Best version
Insufficient owner data available to declare a consensus "best" model year or trim. Discussions reference the 5.0L V8 "Ultimate" trim as the pinnacle of performance and equipment. A strong warning is issued against models equipped with the
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 | 2 | suspension |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices2 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2011 · visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motorcampaign 16V117000
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 windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper mot
2011 · exterior lighting:brake lights:switchcampaign 14V713000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Specifications
Generation
Version
3.8 GDi V6 (334 Hp) SHIFTRONIC
From 2011-2013
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