2013 Hyundai Equus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Suspension (2) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2016-02-29 · campaign 16V117000 · 18,700 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Power Train 2024-04-09 · 24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with incorrect ratio dtc (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on page 2.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-05-06 · Steering“tilt/telescopic functions just stopped working. replaced switch, and module and still not working. dealer now wants $10k for a new dash wiring harnesses. found tsb for similar issue on sister vehicle (genesis). not sure if that needs to be expanded to this vehicle. …”
2024-04-05 · Service Brakes“abs light is on and diagnosed needs replaced shortly after purchased the car november 2022, and is ongoing and currently an issue 4/5/24. the original abs began to go out, would have to pump the brakes to stop and would not always catch. i have concerns this would be closely related to your current recall and believe the 2013 equus be considered fo…”
2023-01-27 · Service Brakes“when i press my brakes sometime i have to pump the pedal. …”
2021-03-04 · Air Bags · 99,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai equus. the contact stated while at a stop, a unknown toyota crashed into the front of the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the spleen and medical attention was provided. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an in…”
2018-08-17 · Suspension · 100,000 mi“i was driving on i-85 s from north carolina when suddenly my car starts to feel like it was dragging. i continued to drive for a few more exits to see if it would stop. i got off after four exits, turned off the car, and checked the tires. nothing appeared wrong. i waited several minutes and i still could not determine a problem so, i returned…”
2016-02-01 · Vehicle Speed Control“since i purchased the car i have experienced hesitation at times when i step on the accelerator. the car doesn't respond for 1-2 seconds and i have to hit the accelerator very hard to make it catch and move forward. it is intermittent but when i am trying to get into traffic it is very scary. i have complained numerous times but have received no…”
2015-09-26 · Wheels · 10,000 mi“.we have had 3 blowouts ,on three different occasions.the tires are continental ,275/40/19.the first one was in,new jersey,driving at approx 35-40mph,approx with10k wear onthe tire.tire was replaced at brad benson rte 1,nj.the second blowout was in may 2015 with about 20k onthe tire in miami,fl,speed 35mph..tire was relaced at del ray hyundai rte 1…”
2015-03-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,000 mi“i would like this email forwarded to the ceo of hyundai usa or who ever can help a customer who has purchased an equus. i refuse to speak with customer service as they are totally useless and don't understand my concerns. my car has been at the keiffer hyundai shop for now going on 5 months. to this day you have spent over $30,000.00 on parts and…”
2014-09-02 · Power Train · 15,300 mi“car unresponsive to inputs from the accelerator pedal. multiple dashboard warning lights - vsm off, dsc, epb, psb, airbag, and check engine lights; vehicle still running. the first instance occurred on a freeway feeder road while going 45mph; car was unresponsive to any inputs from the accelerator for approximately 10 seconds, simply acting as if…”
2013-12-30 · Suspension · 18 mi“test drive before purchasing was stopped after a 1/4 of mile because of heavy front end shaking. dealership changed tires saying that would fix the problem. since then it has also fixed front end alignment twice, changed the driveshaft and two rear axles. vehicle still shakes. vehicle is perilous to drive on bumpy surfaces when driver has difficul…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.