Hyundai Equus problems and complaints, 2011 to 2014

70 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls across 3 model years, 2011 to 2014. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

70complaints
3recalls
3reported crashes
1reported fires
3reported injuries

Which Hyundai Equus years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Hyundai Equus, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2014	36	1	0	0	Few red flags	Seats
2013	10	1	1	1	Few red flags	Suspension
2011	24	2	2	2	Few red flags	Suspension

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 24 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Steering, suspension & tires12 (50%)
Electrical & infotainment6 (25%)
Brakes4 (17%)
Engine & powertrain1 (4%)
Structure & body1 (4%)

Recalls (3)

Brakes · 23V651000 · Sep 2023 · model year 2014
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Body & glass · 16V117000 · Feb 2016 · model years 2011, 2013
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 14V713000 · Nov 2014 · model year 2011
A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.