2014 Hyundai EquusProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Equus, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Hyundai Equus has problems

36 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
Suspension70
Seats70
Electrical system60
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Exterior lighting40
Vehicle speed control30
Steering30
Structure30
Power train20
6 other systems90

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

1 recall

2014 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.

25%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-651 · Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles · 411,914 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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

2014 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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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Hyundai Equus safety ratings

2014 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Hyundai Equus, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Equus owners report

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

The air bag suspension in these model cars are a known issue and they been known to fail almost every equus has this same problem and Hyundai knows about it
Complaint 11541032 · Aug 27, 2023
I was driving my 2014 Hyundia Equus on the interstate going 65 mph when my from suspension collapsed. The air ride suspension failed as I was driving. The car became unstable as my safety and the safety of those around me could have been catstrophic. By the Grace of God, I was unharmed and able to…
Complaint 11533343 · Jul 19, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lowered, causing the contact to nearly lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear strut assembly, air springs,…
Complaint 11473408 · Jul 11, 2022 · 68,899 miles

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