2012 Hyundai Equus recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hyundai Equus; the most frequently affected component is visibility — motor. Owners filed 8 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints8

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Visibility — MotorCampaign 16V117000 · 29 Feb 2016

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 8 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train4 · 50%

Engine3 · 38%

Suspension2 · 25%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 12%

Electrical system1 · 12%

Air bags1 · 12%

When complaints were filed

20141

20152

20202

20263

From owner complaints

After a few months of purchasing car the ecs light started illuminating which in return gave car a spongy, bouncy ride etc., height function would not work. After repairs were done 1st time around june-august of 2013 seem like every few months problem would occur again and again, latest being july 2014,car was placed…
Electronic stability control (esc) · Jan 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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 safety hazard…
Power train · Nov 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

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 the transmission oil…
Power train · Aug 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

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 flushed instead of…
Power train · Jun 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2012 Hyundai lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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