The 2013 Hyundai Equus has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 18,700 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electronic stability control (esc). Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY16V1170002016-02-2918,700 affected
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…
Consequence
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
POWER TRAIN
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
SUSPENSION
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“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.”
“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…”
“When I press my brakes sometime I have to pump the pedal.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“.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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Hyundai Equus as of
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