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2014 Hyundai Equus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Equus.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2014 Hyundai Equus is a passenger car powered by an engine requiring 7.2 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API oil and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 15/23/18 mpg. Within the 2011-2016 model run, the 2014 model year carries the highest owner-reported complaint volume at 37, more than four times the low of 8 recorded for 2012, with seats cited as the top complaint area and one recall on file. That concentration makes the 2014 Equus the peak reporting year of its generation, so researchers should treat it as the defining data point when evaluating this model's reliability trend.

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
Serpentine belt252123F501
Thermostat256153F301 alt 256003F500
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 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.

6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2014 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 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)49.8
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) · 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 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.

In the 20112016 span, complaints were lowest in 2012 and 2013 (8 and 10) and highest in 2014 at 37, while recalls remained steady at one per year from 2012 through 2015 (with 2011 showing two recalls and 2016 none). Investigations were absent until 2014, when one was logged, and a second investigation appeared in 2015. Technical service bulletins declined gradually from a peak of 77 in 2012 to 48 in 2016, with the 2014 figure at 57. The spike in complaints for 2014 is not mirrored by a corresponding increase in recalls, and the data does not specify a root cause for the elevated complaints. Given the elevated complaint count but unchanged recall frequency, a prospective buyer should treat the 2014 Equus as a year warranting a thorough pre‑purchase inspection before considering it a good purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
57
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
37
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 37 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Unknown Or Other3
Suspension3
Exterior Lighting3
Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 22/09/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 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 2014 Equus take?

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

Does the 2014 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.