Hyundai Equus Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2011–2016 · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
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The 2016 Hyundai Equus window sticker reads 18 mpg combined (15 city, 23 highway) for the 5L 8-cyl.

The Hyundai Equus window sticker — build, options & years

The Hyundai Equus ran from 2011–2016.

Powertrain on the label
5L 8-cyl
EPA fuel economy
18 mpg combined (2016)
Warranty as sold
5 years / 60,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
10 years / 100,000 miles
Generations
1 (2011–2016)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Equus VIN decoder.

What the Hyundai Equus sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2016 Equus:

FIG.01·Hyundai Equus — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving15 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising23 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label18 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 498 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2016) the best Equus version ranks #23 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 41 mpg).

How the Equus's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2011 to 2016:

FIG.02·Hyundai Equus — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
201120122013201420152016181818181818
RANGE 18 → 18·SOURCE EPA · 2011–2016

Combined went from 18 mpg in 2011 to 18 in 2016.

The Equus sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the Equus trails all 2: its most efficient 2016 version reads 18 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala Limited 22.

FIG.03·Hyundai Equus window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Hyundai Equus201618 mpg—
Lincoln MKS201620 mpg5★
Chevrolet Impala Limited201622 mpg4★
ROWS 3·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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ForCar Reliability Score
Hyundai Equus · 6 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.6
Complaint severity4.2

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Hyundai Equus VIN decoder.

Equus window sticker — every model year

Any Equus from 2011–2016: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.

Other Hyundai window stickers

FIG.06·Other Hyundai window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Hyundai Santa Fe2001–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD36 mpg
Hyundai Palisade2020–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD34 mpg
Hyundai Elantra1992–2026Midsize Cars54 mpg
Hyundai Tucson2005–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD50 mpg
Hyundai Sonata1989–2026Large Cars52 mpg
Hyundai Kona2018–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD120 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Equus

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Equus, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Equus all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Hyundai Equus window sticker show?

The 2016 label shows up to 18 mpg combined, #23 of 28 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,300 a year.

Does the Equus sticker show better MPG than the Lincoln MKS?

No: the most efficient 2016 Equus reads 18 mpg combined, the 2016 Lincoln MKS 20.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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