2011 Hyundai Equus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Hyundai Equus, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Equus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Motor (visibility)
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.…
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…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Hyundai Equus have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,737 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that the front shocks were previously replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2025 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independ”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2025 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Hyundai Equus. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Equus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Equus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Equus | 2 | 24 |
| 2012 Hyundai Equus | 1 | 8 |
| 2013 Hyundai Equus | 1 | 10 |
| 2014 Hyundai Equus | 1 | 36 |
| 2015 Hyundai Equus | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 Hyundai Equus | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2011 Hyundai Equus
How do I know if my 2011 Hyundai Equus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Hyundai Equus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V713000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
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- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.