Hyundai Equus Recalls (2011-2015)
The Hyundai Equus has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2011 to 2015 model years. They cluster mostly around the service brakes, visibility, and exterior lighting.
The Hyundai Equus scores 23 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 33% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 5 model years of the Hyundai Equus. The single largest affected 1,649,478 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Equus problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Hyundai Equus may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Hyundai Equus recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Hyundai Equus recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2015 Hyundai Equus Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Hyundai Equus, involving the service brakes.
2014 Hyundai Equus Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 Hyundai Equus, involving the service brakes.
2013 Hyundai Equus Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Hyundai Equus, involving the visibility.
2012 Hyundai Equus Recalls
1 recall affects the 2012 Hyundai Equus, involving the visibility.
2011 Hyundai Equus Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2011 Hyundai Equus, involving the visibility and exterior lighting.
Every Hyundai Equus recall in detail
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2014-2015 Hyundai Equus
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,649,478
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2024
Defect: 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 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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 mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign number 23V651000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2011-2013 Hyundai Equus
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,700
- Reported
- Feb 29, 2016
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2016
Defect: 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 motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Risk: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
NHTSA campaign number 16V117000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2011 Hyundai Equus
- Vehicles in this recall
- 42,925
- Reported
- Nov 7, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2015
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
NHTSA campaign number 14V713000.
Common questions about Hyundai Equus recalls
- Does the Hyundai Equus have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Hyundai Equus across the 2011 to 2015 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes, visibility, and exterior lighting.
- How many times has the Hyundai Equus been recalled?
- The Hyundai Equus has 3 recall campaigns from the 2011 to 2015 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Hyundai Equus recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,649,478 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Hyundai Equus model year has the most recalls?
- The 2011 Hyundai Equus has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Hyundai Equus has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.