2014 Hyundai Equus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equus years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Equus. That is the most of any Equus model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is seats (7 complaints, 19%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 19% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 19% | 68,899 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 17% | 46,798 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 11% | 26,750 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 52,899 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 53,445 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Hyundai Equus recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
For the last year or so when driving my Equus the signal lights left or right side has been working intermittently. I can go months without any issues but lately it seems to be worsening. I transport my Mom that has dementia around and its scary because it seems never know when the lights may not…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side head restraint suddenly deployed from the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the head restraint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
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I am reporting a recurring safety-related defect in the headrest mechanisms of my 2014 Hyundai Equus. The first incident occurred in the front passenger seat. While driving, I lightly leaned my arm on the passenger headrest when it suddenly popped up with a loud, startling noise and occurring an…
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while his wife was outside on a hot day, upon opening the door, the front headrest air bag deployed without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was possibly caused due to the heat. The…
Other Hyundai Equus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Equus | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 Equus | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 36 | 1 |
| 2013 Equus | 10 | 1 |
| 2012 Equus | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 Equus | 24 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Equus?
Owners most often report seats, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Equus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 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 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.