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Hyundai Equus

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

93

Active records

Recalls

3

Active records

TSBs

100

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

5

Crashes

4

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Hyundai Equus

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Condition issue

22

Operating state

13

Driver assistance issue

12

Ride/handling behavior

12

Braking behavior

11

Lighting behavior

11

Reporting mechanism

10

Safety restraint behavior

8

Safety restraint issue

7

Electrical issue

6

Engine behavior

6

Access/entry issue

5

Performance issue

5

Steering behavior

4

Thermal issue

4

Vibration/harshness

4

Fluid issue

3

Infotainment behavior

3

Noise

2

Powering on/off behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Jun 3, 2026


For the last year or so when driving my Equus the signal lights left or right side has been working intermittently. I can go months without any issues but lately it seems to be worsening. I transport my Mom that has dementia around and its scary because it seems never know when the lights may not work at all. People drive so crazy and if its dark or light they dont see my arm out the window. Please tell me that you can assist with this issue. I inherited this car from her brother that died of…

2016 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed May 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and both turn signals became inoperable and failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact further stated that the failure persisted after the vehicle was returned from the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…

2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Oct 15, 2025


Airbag suspension bags keep unable

2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Aug 15, 2025


The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side head restraint suddenly deployed from the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the head restraint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred with the passenger's side headrest, and the headrest was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Jun 3, 2025


I am reporting a recurring safety-related defect in the headrest mechanisms of my 2014 Hyundai Equus. The first incident occurred in the front passenger seat. While driving, I lightly leaned my arm on the passenger headrest when it suddenly popped up with a loud, startling noise and occurring an road incident . The internal components crumbled instantly, requiring a complete replacement. This was a costly repair, which I first inquired about with the service department at AutoNation Hyundai in…

2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Jun 3, 2025


To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – Office of Defects Investigation From: [XXX] Date: 2 June 2025Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai Equus Location: Columbus, GA   (Other driven locations: Buford, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Duluth GA)1. Summary of Vehicle Cyber Incident:My 2014 Hyundai Equus has been compromised through what I believe to be a remote cyberattack targeting the vehicle’s infotainment and navigation systems. This began shortly after I reported widespread digital and identity…

2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed May 2, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that the front shocks were previously replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced rear suspension failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear springs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where the rear springs were replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while…

2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Apr 15, 2025


The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the rod bearings had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2015 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Nov 25, 2024


1 injured

On August, 2nd around noon, I was driving alone, west on a rural road called 1869 in Liberty Hill, TX. I believe the speed limit on this winding rural road is 55mph, and I was about 1 mile west of 183. While my car was in motion, my active headrest activated (exploded) into the back of my head, throwing me forward into the steering wheel. This happened randomly and unprompted. There were no other cars on the road with me, I didn’t collide with anything, and the road was smooth. I quickly…

2016 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Filed Oct 28, 2024


Suspension air Block and airbags failing, even after being replaced by dealership 2 months ago. Most recently happened on the interstate at 70 mph. Fixed by dealership only to happen again!! Known problem by Hyundai dealership yet keep replacing with same defective part number. Twice have had new parts fail during test drive. Very expensive to repair $10,000 so far and just had the rear airbag go burst. Not safe to drive vehicle!! Never know when it will go out again. Last one just lasted…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.