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2011 Hyundai Equus
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2011 Hyundai Equus, covering visibility and exterior lighting, and 16 consumer complaints received since 2012.
The component named most often is suspension: 304.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 24.1 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 192.3 per 1,000 for the Hyundai Equus line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 6.2 complaints per model year across the 6 Hyundai Equus model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (5); the most recent in the file is dated 29 Mar 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer campaign 140).
Defect, as filed: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, to November 21, 2010, and 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicles manufactured July 31, 2010, to November 21, 2010. Due to a circuit failure, the stop lamps in the affected vehicles may not illuminate.
Consequence: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the stop lamp switch circuit, free of charge. Hyundai issued an interim notification to owners on January 6, 2015. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Filed by Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer campaign 125).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Hyundai Equus (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | Equus line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 304.3 | 192.3 | 24.1 |
| Service Brakes | 217.4 | 96.2 | 43.7 |
| Electrical System | 130.4 | 96.2 | 132.1 |
| Wheels | 130.4 | 96.2 | 11.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 87 | 57.7 | 31.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 43.5 | 19.2 | 13.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 304.3 | 192.3 | 24.1 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 217.4 | 96.2 | 43.7 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 130.4 | 96.2 | 132.1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 130.4 | 96.2 | 11.6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 87 | 57.7 | 31.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 43.5 | 19.2 | 13.2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 43.5 | 76.9 | 26.3 |
| Steering | 1 | 43.5 | 57.7 | 100.1 |
16 unique complaints, 23 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Hyundai Equus model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 16 | 61,625 |
| 2012 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 18,700 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 6 | 18,700 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 7 | 1,649,478 |
| 2015 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 1,649,478 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Hyundai Equus model years · Hyundai: 42 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Equus have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 16V117000, was reported to NHTSA on 29 Feb 2016 and concerns visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. Across all model years the Hyundai Equus line has 3 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Hyundai Equus?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2011 Hyundai Equus complain about most?
Suspension: 7 of 23 component mentions (304.3 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 5. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.