2012 Hyundai Equus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equus years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Equus. That ranks 6th out of 6 Equus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Equus problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 50% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | 69,758 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 8,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Hyundai Equus recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 Americaâs corporate office formally initiated a high-level Tier-2 supervisor review to investigate the severe powertrain…
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…
I was driving on the highway and my transmission due to a failed transmission service done to my vehicle caused my vehicleâs 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…
Following a slip on the road i am the victim of an accident on the edge of a hyundai santa fe. The car struck the mountain, but the airbags failed to activate in the accident resulting in a frontal impact, which caused me serious injury. Why the airbags are not triggered ?? The car made several…
From the desk of lmi's executive director: [xxx] i purchased 2012 equus on march 7, 2012 with 108,216 miles. The cars suspension started going bad as of last week. I brought the car back on march 20, 2020 to have a mirror replaced and to discuss the suspension problem. It?s been over a week and…
Other Hyundai Equus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Equus | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Equus | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Equus | 36 | 1 |
| 2013 Equus | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Equus | 24 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
Owners most often report power train, engine, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Hyundai Equus a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equus model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.