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Hyundai Equus

Safety Grade: D
129
Total Complaints
7
Crashes
8
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

SUSPENSION
24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13
SERVICE BRAKES
11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
WHEELS
7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
SEATS
7
STEERING
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (
5

Recent Complaints

2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SUSPENSION
Airbag suspension bags keep unable
2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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 rep...
2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SEATS
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 roa...
2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 Equu...
2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS — STEERING
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 Equu...
2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SUSPENSION
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...
2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS — ENGINE
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...
2015 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SEATS
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, th...
2016 HYUNDAI EQUUS — SUSPENSION
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...
2015 HYUNDAI EQUUS — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Within last two years I've been dealing with random and intermittent headlight flickering/turning off when the light stalk switch is in AUTO mode. Also, the cabin lights flicker and turn off at the same time when headlights do. It is very dangerous when it happens during night driving. Luckily probl...

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