2013 Hyundai Equus: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern suspension.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2024
“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 for inclusion in this risk. [XXX] recalls?nhtsaId=23V651000 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2024
“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 independent tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 99,000. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.*dt*dt*jb*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2021
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“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 corrective action and the car continues to hesitate.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2016
“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 there were no throttle inputs. Turning to head home immediately, the vehicle responded similarly while traveling 25 mph on a residential street; it began coasting and any throttle application resulted in no acceleration. Car limped home and parked for dealership tow truck. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2014
“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 difficulty controlling front end. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2013 Hyundai Equus reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2013 Hyundai Equus. The most complained-about area is suspension.
Does the 2013 Hyundai Equus have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.