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2011 Hyundai EquusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Equus, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-713 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints245 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage29kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Hyundai Equus has problems

24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension112
Service brakes60
Electrical system41
Wheels32
Exterior lighting20
Engine10
Steering10
Electronic stability control (ESC)11
Visibility/wiper10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2011 Hyundai Equus recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

74%repaired · 2017 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 16V-117 · Feb 29, 2016 · 18,700 vehicles · 13,887 repaired

Risk. Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2016 Q2

Brake lights: switch

Recall 14V-713 · Nov 7, 2014 · 42,925 vehicles · 28,744 repaired

Risk. A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Equus year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equus median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2011 Hyundai Equus safety ratings

2011 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Equus owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that the front shocks were previously replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced rear suspension failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear springs…
Complaint 11658557 · May 2, 2025 · 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the front end of the vehicle would lower to the ground without warning. Each time the failure occurred, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was repaired; however, the failure would return soon…
Complaint 11449625 · Jan 31, 2022
MALFUNCTION OF SUSPENSION AND NO DEALERSHIP CAN RESET. WE BEEN TO MERIDIAN AND HATTIESBURG DEALERSHIP AND EITHER THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT WORKING OR HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. ALWAYS TRIED TO SELL US ANOTHER VEHICLE. YOU
Complaint 11279163 · Nov 9, 2019 · 30 miles

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