2012 Hyundai Equus recalls and problems

The 2012 Hyundai Equus has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2011 model; the 2012 may differ in details. Photo: 2011 Hyundai Equus by Michael Gil from Calgary, AB, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2012 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 6 Equus model years — 6th most.

1recalls

8complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

41,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Visibility

Feb 29, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V117000 · 18,700 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electronic Stability Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2012 vs. other Hyundai Equus years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Equus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Hyundai Equus, the latest from Feb 29, 2016 (visibility). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Equus?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (4), engine (3), suspension (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.