2013 Hyundai Equus recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: Feb 29, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	1	Feb 29, 2016	16V117000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 29, 2016Latest campaign


Feb 29, 201616V117000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V117000 What's wrong 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 of wiper function. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V117000 · Feb 29, 2016

Feb 29, 201616V117000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V117000

What's wrong: 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 of wiper function.
Risk: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V117000 · Feb 29, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Service brakes	2	20	0	0
Suspension	2	20	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	20	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	20	0	0
Power train	2	20	0	0
Steering	1	10	0	0
Electrical system	1	10	0	0
Air bags	1	10	1	1
Wheels	1	10	0	0
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	10	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	10	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“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).”
Filed 05/06/2024 · ODI 11587098
Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 04/05/2024 · ODI 11581385
Service brakes
“When I press my brakes sometime I have to pump the pedal.”
Filed 01/27/2023 · ODI 11503913

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2013 Hyundai Equus recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Hyundai Equus have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Hyundai Equus. The most recent, 16V117000 (reported February 29, 2016), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Hyundai Equus?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Hyundai Equus?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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