2013 Hyundai EquusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Equus, most often about the service brakes. 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 May 6, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Hyundai Equus has problems

10 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
Service brakes20
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
Suspension20
Vehicle speed control20
Power train20
Air bags11
Wheels10
Electrical system10
Equipment adaptive/mobility10
2 other systems20

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

1 recall

2013 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 →

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

2013 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

2013 Hyundai Equus safety ratings

2013 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 service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11581385 · Apr 5, 2024

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