2011 Hyundai Equus
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
11 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
While we were driving the car, the car's front suspension suddenly failed, the front collapsed and the body of the car nearly touched the ground on flat grounds and dragged against the ground on inclines and declines.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-24
Also filed under Wheels
Airbag suspension bags keep unable
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-15
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 experienced rear suspension failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-02
Service brakes
6 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Car brakes failed to slow car in emergency traffic on highway, brakes were working fine then the pedal went to the flood and almost hit the car ahead. Rear brakes were new, replaced front pads, but brake pedal still goes to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-15
Electrical system
4 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundia Equus. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage with the engine turned off. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed brownish soot within the interior of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-17
Wheels
3 of 24 total reports mention: wheels.
Exterior lighting
2 of 24 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
R
2015-03-23Exterior lighting14V713000 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.
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.
-
R
2016-04-22Visibility16V117000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Hyundai Equus — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V713000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V117000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 2011 Hyundai Equus reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Equus?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Equus have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.