2013 Hyundai Equus recalls and problems

The 2013 Hyundai Equus has 1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electronic stability control.

2013 Hyundai Equus
Photo: 2013 Hyundai Equus by Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2013 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 Equus model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
10complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
15,300median miles

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

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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 Control2
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Fuel System1
Steering1

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

Complaints by year filed

2013: 1 complaints20132014: 1 complaints20142015: 2 complaints201522016: 1 complaints20162018: 1 complaints20182021: 1 complaints20212023: 1 complaints20232024: 2 complaints20242

2013 vs. other Hyundai Equus years

2011: 24 complaints20112012: 8 complaints20122013: 10 complaints20132014: 36 complaints2014362015: 9 complaints20152016: 9 complaints20169

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2013. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2013 Hyundai Equus have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Equus?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electronic stability control (2), power train (2), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.