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2012 Hyundai EquusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Equus, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-117 the manufacturer reports only 74% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Hyundai Equus has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Power train
3Engine
2Suspension
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 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.
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
2012 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Hyundai Equus safety ratings
2012 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: No
In owners' words
What Equus owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am writing to log an immediate emergency update to my vehicle safety report regarding my 2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 5.0L. On Friday afternoon, July 10, 2026, Hyundai Motor America’s corporate office formally initiated a high-level Tier-2 supervisor review to investigate the severe powertrain…
I am reporting a severe vehicle safety hazard involving a sudden loss of motive power and extreme thermal failure on my 2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 5.0L. In July 2022, at 88,845 miles, an authorized Hyundai dealership replaced the transmission under a factory warranty event. Rather than replacing…
I was driving on the highway and my transmission due to a failed transmission service done to my vehicle caused my vehicle’s transmission to overheat a blowout my transmission cooler and mix coolant and transmission fluid unknown to me because of a clogged transmission cooler line improperly…
Own a 2012 Equus?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.