2015 Hyundai Equus Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equus years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Equus. That ranks 4th out of 6 Equus model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 65,130 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 65,130 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 22% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 22% | 32,632 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 65,259 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 68,925 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 22,650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 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.
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was an unknown liquid leaking from under the hood. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall…
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway, the front air suspension suddenly failed causing the front-end of the vehicle to collapse onto the front tires, making the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the…
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…
Other Hyundai Equus years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Equus | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 Equus | 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 2015 Hyundai Equus?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Hyundai Equus?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.