2014 Hyundai Equus problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (7) · Seats (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (59)
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 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-03 · Electrical System“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 o…”
2025-08-15 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 95,156 mi“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 occ…”
2025-06-03 · 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 equus has been compromised through what i believe to be a r…”
2025-06-03 · 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 road incident . the internal components crumbled inst…”
2024-08-07 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 79,850 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai equus. the contact stated that while his wife was outside on a hot day, upon opening the door, the front headrest air bag deployed without impact. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was possibly caused due to the heat. the contact called the local dealer and was informed tha…”
2024-07-16 · Unknown Or Other“the problem is with the accelerator pedal. it malfunctions, and is also known as a 'dead pedal' at different times without warning and could cause an accident if it happens at the wrong time, like making a turn and the car will not accelerate, or move, just getting the car to move . i checked with a dealer if they have had any of these type report…”
2024-05-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai equus. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issu…”
2024-05-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai equus. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufac…”
2024-03-12 · Unknown Or Other“how long in a timely manner to remedy? i am trying to sell my vehicle and this recall is hindering it's value. manufacturer is unable to tell dealership how to fix recall. …”
2024-02-18 · Unknown Or Other“the right of my dash leather is lifting up, which will eventually affect the deployment of the right front air bag.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.