2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
The 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electronic Stability Control Esc (2 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS, potentially affecting up to 18,700 vehicles.
Recall 16V117000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 18,700 vehicles 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 motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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)
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 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
Safety Rating for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
19-AT-011H — POWER TRAIN
The procedure describes the procedure to check the ATF level for 8-speed Rear-Wheel-Drive vehicles.
5NP-U4P2H-09 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
"HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS LAUNCHING RECALL 140 FOR CERTAIN 2012 MY GENESIS SEDAN VEHICLES AND 2011 2013 EQUUS VEHICLES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY EITHER FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY OR STOP FUNCTIONING."
P16-REVA — WHEELS
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI EQUUS
- 2010 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 0 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 33 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 5 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI EQUUS (current)
- 2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 53 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 12 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI EQUUS — 10 complaints
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