2015 Hyundai Equus recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Hyundai Equus; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 9 complaints, most often about steering. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints9

Do-not-drive / park-outside1

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V651000 · 22 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

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

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

What owners complain about

Share of the 9 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering2 · 22%

Seats2 · 22%

Electrical system2 · 22%

Air bags1 · 11%

Exterior lighting1 · 11%

Vehicle speed control1 · 11%

Suspension1 · 11%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

On August, 2nd around noon, I was driving alone, west on a rural road called 1869 in Liberty Hill, TX. I believe the speed limit on this winding rural road is 55mph, and I was about 1 mile west of 183. While my car was in motion, my active headrest activated (exploded) into the back of my head, throwing me forward…
Seats · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Active headrest on front passenger side inadvertently deployed while driving on a smooth toll road at normal speed. Any passenger could have been severely injured and there could be risk of driver side deployment that could not only cause severe injury but also collision. There were no warning indicators and the…
Air bags · Apr 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Within last two years I've been dealing with random and intermittent headlight flickering/turning off when the light stalk switch is in AUTO mode. Also, the cabin lights flicker and turn off at the same time when headlights do. It is very dangerous when it happens during night driving. Luckily problem can be…
Exterior lighting · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

On several occasions while driving with the cruise control engaged, as i approach a vehicle from the rear that is going slower, the automatic braking system engages and displays a message similar to this! " shut down engine immediately, service required." the first time it happened, i did so, and had the car towed to…
Vehicle speed control · Sep 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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