2011 Hyundai Equus problems
The Hyundai Equus (Korean: 현대 에쿠스; RR: Hyundai Equus) was manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company from 1999 to 2016 over two generations, as a full-size car, four-door, five passenger luxury sedan with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The nameplate deriving from the Latin, equus, meaning "horse."
In 2009, Hyundai released the second generation with a rear-wheel drive platform. As of August 2014, the second generation is sold in South Korea, Russia, China, United States, Canada, Central America, and South America — as well as in the Middle East under the Hyundai Centennial nameplate.
On November 4, 2015, Hyundai officially announced it would move the Genesis model to Hyundai's new luxury vehicle division, Genesis Motor. The 2016 successor to the Hyundai Equus was rebranded as Genesis G90 (EQ900 in Korea until 2018).
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Common 2011 Hyundai Equus problems
The Hyundai Equus, introduced in 2011, was a bold move by Hyundai into the luxury car segment, designed to compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, and Lexus LS at a significantly lower price point. However, not all model years of the Hyundai Equus have good reliability. This article will focus on common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Equus based on complaints from owners.
Suspension Issues
Suspension problems are a significant concern for 2011 Hyundai Equus owners. Many owners have reported that the vehicle rides very rough, with one complainant claiming the car's front suspension unexpectedly failed, leading to the front of the car sinking and causing the car's body to come alarmingly close to the ground on flat roads and even scrape against the ground on hilly terrain.
Brake Issues
Brake problems are another area of concern for 2011 Hyundai Equus owners. Some people reported outright brake failure, with the pedal going all the way to the floor when applied. This issue can lead to severe accidents and major injuries for the driver and other people on the road.
Engine Issues
Some 2011 Hyundai Equus owners have reported engine problems, with the car surging or dieseling at cold start, causing it to hit the garage door. This issue can be dangerous and cause significant damage to the car and garage door.
Other Issues
Other issues reported by 2011 Hyundai Equus owners include glovebox scuffing, drift to the right, front seat problems, and squeaky right-side doors. These issues can be frustrating and affect the overall driving experience.
In conclusion, the 2011 Hyundai Equus has several common problems, including suspension, brake, engine, and other issues. These problems can lead to severe accidents and major injuries, affecting the car's overall driving experience. Therefore, potential buyers should be aware of these issues before purchasing a 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Is The Hyundai Equus a reliable car?
For example, according to repairpal.com, the average reliability of the Hyundai Equus is only two out of five. It is ranked 21st out of 30 full-size luxury cars. In other words, it is a very unreliable vehicle prone to mechanical mishaps and maintenance requirements.
Is the Hyundai Equus expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Hyundai Equus is $976, compared to an average of $976 for luxury fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
How many miles can you put on a Hyundai Equus?
On average, they have a life expectancy of 100,000 to 200,000 miles. However, a well-maintained Hyundai can easily exceed the 200,000-mile mark.
Why will my Hyundai Equus not start?
The most common reasons a Hyundai Equus won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
2011 Hyundai Equus car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Equus problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
- Wheels problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2011 Hyundai Equus vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2011 Hyundai Equus complaints
The NHTSA has received 21 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2011 Hyundai Equus.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-09
- VIN: KMHGH4JF3BU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled however, the driver was able to pull to the side of the road where the vehicle lost motive and was unable to be restarted. The contact stated that he was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that they would attempt to restart the electronic computer module (ECM). The repair was successful however, the contact stated that the independent mechanic advised him that the failure could recur and that the vehicle should be taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure recurred without warning. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The failure was diagnosed that the ECM had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The ECM was replaced by a module from another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer since July of 2021 as the replacement part was on back order. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that other issues were found with the vehicle and the contact was awaiting a call from the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: kmhgh4jf8bu
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the front end of the vehicle would lower to the ground without warning. Each time the failure occurred, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was repaired; however, the failure would return soon after repair. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-20
- VIN: kmhgh4jf1bu
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Clock spring malfunction.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-07
- VIN: KMHGH4JF1BU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALMOST TO THE FLOOR WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I DO NOT HAVE MUCH BRAKING AND I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS (FRONT/REAR) AND BLED THE BRAKES AND IT DID NOT HELP. I HAVE READ THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) AND THE PART IS COVERED UNDER RECALL FOR THE 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS (RECALL 13V489000). SINCE IT IS THE SAME PART THAT IS USED ON THE 2011 GENESIS, DOES THE RECALL COVER THE EQUUS WHICH IS THE SAME CAR.
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-17
- VIN: KMHGH4JF1BU
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MALFUNCTION OF SUSPENSION AND NO DEALERSHIP CAN RESET. WE BEEN TO MERIDIAN AND HATTIESBURG DEALERSHIP AND EITHER THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT WORKING OR HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. ALWAYS TRIED TO SELL US ANOTHER VEHICLE. YOU
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-06
- VIN: KMHGH4JF7BU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: SIMILAR COMPLAINT AS NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11058378. THE FRONT END DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND THE ESC INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. NOTED THAT THE FRONT AIR-STRUTS WERE TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED THEM IN OCTOBER 2018. HOWEVER IN MARCH 2019, THE TOTAL CAR HAS DROPPED LOWER THAN EARLIER. THIS WHILE SITTING. TRIED TO RESTART CAR TO SEE IF ALL SYSTEMS WOULD RESET, BUT TO NO AVAIL. TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AROUND.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-28
- VIN: KMHGH4JF4BU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR GENESIS HCU , WHICH HAS THE SAME PART AS THIS CAR, THE COST OF REPAIR IS $3000. THE CAR HAS 39000 MILES , I BELIEVE THE CAR HAS A DEFECTIVE HCU, SIMILAR TO THE SISTER CAR THE GENISIS WHICH WAS RECALLED. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, THE REPAIR COST IS ENORMOUS AND FORCES PEOPLE TO KEEP DRIVING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES. DRIVING WITHOUT NEEDING TO STOP SUDDENLY THE CAR WORKS FINE. ONLY WHEN TRAFFIC STOPS SUDDENLY DO YOU NOTICE THE NEED TO PUT THE FOOT TO THE FLOOR , AND IT TAKES 100 EXTRA FEET TO STOP. THIS IS AFTER REPLACING ALL PADS AND HAVING THE SYSTEM CHECKED. AT THE BRAKE SHOP. I DRIVE LESS THAN 500 MILES A MONTH AND HAVE HAD 2 NEAR ACCIDENTS.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: KMHGH4JF9BU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE FRONT END FRAME DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND THE STABILITY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HOMER SKELTON HYUNDAI (8145 CRAFT RD, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BARNES CROSSING HYUNDAI (3988 NORTH GLOSTER ST, TUPELO, MS 38804) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-02-20
- VIN: KMHGH4JFXBU
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I HAVE 2011 HYUNDAI EQUSS THAT STARTED HAVING VSM ISSUE THAT WOULD KEEP SMART CRUISE FROM WORKING>IT WAS RESOLVED TO BE A BRAKE SWITCH!>DURING THE TRIPS TO (2) DIFFERENT HYUNDAI EQUSS DEALERSHIPS FIRST IN LEXINGTON@ GLENN'S HYUNDAI & FINALLY AFTER ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED FRIENDSHIP HYUNDAI, IT WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE CASTER AND CAMBER ISSUE ON RIGHT FRONT WHEEL>I HAS THE FRIENDSHIP DEALERSHIP DO A (4) WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND ALL TOE IN CAME GOOD AND STEER AHEAD.THE REMAINING ISSUE WAS RIGHT FRONT STILL WAS QUITE A BIT OUT IN UPPER RED ON BOTH CASTER AND CAMBER.I WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO FRAME SHOP AND I DID,THEY COULD FIND NO WRONG MEASUREMENTS AND THEY ARE REGIONAL MULTI LINE CAR REPAIR FACILITY THAT DOES ALL MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANY BODY & FRAME ISSUES,THE ENGINE AND BOTH FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED DURING IT'S 100600 MILE LIFE BUT AFTER CONTACTING THE HYUNDAI EQUUS CUSTOMER CARE THEY REFERRED M BACK TO DEALER AND HE TOLD ME HELP DESK GIVES NO ANSWERS???HOW DO I RESOLVE AND WHY HAVE THEY NOT MADE A KIT LIKE GENESIS TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE??>VERY DISAPPOINTED AND UPSET!
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-14
- VIN: KMHGH4JF5BU
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: AFTER SEVERAL FAILED ATTEMPTS TO FIND A SERVICE CENTER OR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO ADJUST MY ALIGNMENT, I FELT IT WAS NECESSARY TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY CONCERNS ABOUT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT TIRE ALIGNMENT. MY MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 14, 2016 AFTER GETTING A NEW SET OF TIRES FOR MY CAR. INCLUDED IN THE TIRE FITTING SERVICE WAS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE ENCOUNTERED ISSUES WITH A SERVICE CENTER SAYING THEY ARE UNABLE TO ADJUST MY FRONT CAMBER AND CASTOR ADJUSTMENTS BECAUSE THE "MANUFACTURER DOES NOT SPECIFY" WHAT THESE ALIGNMENTS SHOULD BE. PERHAPS THE STRANGEST PART ABOUT THIS IS THE FACT THAT THERE ARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REAR WHEELS. I HAVE EVEN CONTACTED SEVERAL HYUNDAI AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPS HERE IN INDIANAPOLIS AND THEY TOO INDICATE THEY ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE PROPER ADJUSTMENTS. MY LAST RESORT WAS TO CONTACT HYUNDAI USA TECHNICAL SERVICE TO SEE IF THEY COULD OFFER ADVICE AND THEY'RE ONLY FEEDBACK WAS THAT I NEEDED TO VISIT A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR SUPPORT ..... FORTUNATELY, I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A LIFE-THREATENING SAFETY SITUATION DUE TO THIS DEFECT BUT WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT MY TIRES WILL NEVER WEAR PROPORTIONATELY. THIS IS INCREDIBLY CONCERNING BECAUSE THE TREAD LIFE ON ANY TIRES I HAVE INSTALLED ON MY CAR CONTINUES I LESSEN. I FELT INCLINED TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BECAUSE I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT'S IMPACTING ALL HYUNDAI EQUUS OWNERS. IT IS ALSO CONCERNING THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWER ON HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND PAPERWORK FROM MY MOST RECENT ATTEMPT TO GET THE WHEELS ALIGNED . I AM HOPEFUL YOU CAN HELP BRING LIGHT TO THIS ISSUE AND HELP CORRECT AND FUTURE PROBLEMS FOR ALL EQUUS OWNERS.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-15
- VIN: KMHGH4JF7BU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL IS VERY LONG. I MUST BEGIN THE STOPPING PROCESS MUCH EARLIER THAN PREVIOUS. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A FAILED HECU. THE VEHICLE IS ONLY A FEW MILES AND ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY. HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA HAD AN INSPECTION CAMPAIGN FOR GENESIS HECU UNITS, BUT NOT EQUUS. HOW CAN THE HECU BE PROPERLY INSPECTED WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING THE UNIT? HYUNDAI SHOULD REPLACE THE FAILED HECU.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-04
- VIN: KMHGH4JF7BU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING CAR BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. IF I TURN ON CAR HEAD LIGHTS THE BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. BUT IF THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE OFF THEY DON'T WORK.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-01
- VIN: KMHGH4JF7BU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V713000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,400.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-25
- VIN: KMHGH4JFXBU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING THE HARD AND I HAD TO COME TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES TURNED SPONGY AND I SWERVED TO MISS A CAR. I HAVE HAD THE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED THINKING THAT WAS THE ISSUE BUT IT WAS STILL SPONGY. I THEN NOTICED THE RECALL ON THE GENESIS AND I CONTACTED HYUNDAI. I ASKED DID THE RECALL AFFECT THE EQUSS SEEING HOW THEY ARE THE SAME PART NUMBERS. THEY TOLD ME NO AND IT DIDN'T FALL UNDER THE WARRANTY EITHER. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY AROUND $2800 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE SAME PART GOES BAD ON 2 DIFFERENT CARS BUT THE RECALL ISN'T FOR THE EQUUS IN THE SAME YEARS AS THE RECALL ON THE GENESIS.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- VIN: KMHGH4JF9BU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: DRIVER BEHIND ME ALERTED THAT MY BRAKES WORKED BUT MY BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. HE INDICATED THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE NATION'S HIGHWAYS. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE HARNESS DIODE Z06. AGAIN ON 20MAY2014, THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS TIME, DEALER REPLACED DIODE Z01. THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING ON THE DASH ALTHOUGH VEHICLE PERFORMS A "SYSTEM CHECK" AT STARTUP AND WARNS OF MINOR ALERTS LIKE LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS I AM A RETIRED PERSON AND I MUST DEPEND ON THE SAFETY FEATURES OF MY CAR. TWO LETTERS TO HYUNDAI HQ HAVE NOT PRODUCED RESULTS. INTERNET SEARCHES REVEAL THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED WITH HYUNDAI FOR MANY YEARS. A PERMANENT FIX IN THE FORM OF A RECALL IS REQUIRED. OR, REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE SO THAT OWNERS CAN BUY A SAFE CAR. ... UPDATED 10/27/14 *BF UPDATED 11/13/14 *BF UPDATED 7/28/2015 *JS *TR
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHGH4JF0BU
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: 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. THE WHEELS RUBBED AGAINST THE BODY OF THE CAR ON TURNS AND THE CAR BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND STARTED TO SHAKE. THIS EPISODE HAS OCCURRED THRICE DESPITE MANUFACTURER'S REPAIRS. *TR
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KMHGH4JF0BU
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: 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. THE WHEELS RUBBED AGAINST THE BODY OF THE CAR ON TURNS AND THE CAR BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND STARTED TO SHAKE. THIS EPISODE HAS OCCURRED THRICE DESPITE MANUFACTURER'S REPAIRS. THIS SECOND EPISODE RESULTED IN MILD WHIPLASH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AREA AND SEAT WERE BURNT. IN ADDITION, A SMALL PORTION OF THE CONSOLE MELTED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES VISIBLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE WHO STATED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR PERFORMED FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-30
- VIN: KMHGH4JF1BU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI EQUUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-03-20
- VIN: KMHGH4JF7BU
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THIS WAS THE DATE OF THE FIRST INCIDENT, ANOTHER INCIDENT HAPPENED THREE MONTHS LATER. WE WERE JUST DRIVING ALONG AND THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILED AND THE WHOLE CAR, MOSTLY THE FRONT DROPPED A NUMBER OF INCHES, WE COULD BARELY DRIVE HOME AND HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED, SEEMS TO BE A VERY UNSAFE ITEM. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE PASSENGER SIDE, SECOND TIME IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE.I CONTACTED HYUNDAI, AND WANTED THEM TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE, AS I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS OTHER SMALL ISSUES GO WRONG, BUT THIS SUSPENSION PROBLEM FEELS VERY UNSAFE AND ACTUALLY MAKES ME CONCERNED WHEN I DRIVE,THEY REFUSED TO BUY IT BACK. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-25
- VIN: KMHGH4JF3BU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR, IT RANDOMLY OPENS THE TRUNK BY ITSELF WITHOUT PUSHING ANY BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD OR ON THE REMOTE CONTROL. ONE TIME, I ALMOST DROVE BACK INTO A CAR PASSING BY, BECAUSE MY REAR VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY OPENED TRUNK. I AM AFRAID THAT MY TRUNK MAY OPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING BY ITSELF OR RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE MY VIEW WAS BLOCKED BY THIS TRUNK. I HAVE FOUR VIDEOS OF MY TRUNK BEING OPENED BY ITSELF, BUT HYUNDAI'S DISTRIC PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER IS REFUSING TO FIX MY PROBLEM. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=WQUDGHGOZUG HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=KZCBOX7OINU HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=-ZE2ASPWH_0 HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EW3DF_VS954. *TR
2011 Hyundai Equus recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2011 Hyundai Equus.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: A following vehicle may not recognize that the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop if the stop lamps on the vehicle do not illuminate as expected. There is an increased risk of a rear-end crash as a result.
- 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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 125.
Negative 2011 Hyundai Equus car reviews
Positive 2011 Hyundai Equus car reviews
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Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that I'll be replacing my car with the g80 this fall.
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It's a Hyundai! What's great about this car is that you get to keep $20,000 or more in your pocket when you choose it. It comes with front and rear cameras, adaptive cruise, Alcantara headliner, powered sun shades all around, a refrigerator, recliner, and an LCD screen in the back. Plus, there's a remote for the reclining, vibrating, heated, and cooled rear passenger seat. It's also 1000 pounds lighter, which makes a big difference. On the highway, it gets 28 MPG! Update: 3/2016 - I'm still loving the Equus. I haven't had any problems since I purchased it. Just remember to rotate your tires side to side with every oil change (front and rear are different sizes) to avoid premature wear. It was a bit surprising to hear that Hyundai doesn't have a
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This review is for our 2011 Equus. Prior to this, we owned four Lexus LS sedans (1990, 1996, 2001, 2005). The car is by far smoother and more comfortable and outperforms anything we have ever had. However, we have experienced dead battery issues at least six to eight times. It's frustrating, but we think we have identified two possible reasons. Firstly, it's very easy to accidentally touch the 'Trunk Release' button when entering or exiting the car. The trunk lid doesn't open, it just moves up perhaps a quarter of an inch or so. So, unless you grasp the trunk and try to open it and/or slam it, you never realize this has happened. The trunk light comes on, and a few days later, dead car! Not sure about the latest model, but some Hyundais (new Sonata and Genesis) open the lid all the way when the button is pushed, which is obvious. So, we suggest two fixes: 1) Retrofit to raise the lid completely or at least several inches, and 2) Install a timer that automatically shuts down any accessories/lights that are accidentally left on, which many competitors have. Our dealer and we presume Hyundai refuse to consider this 'fix' and instead are prepared to remove the trunk light! Another contributing factor seems to be that if the car is not driven for a couple of weeks, the existing systems seem to run the battery down. I installed a trickle charger, but the dealer removed it. Sadly, the dealer and Hyundai have spent more on service calls and battery replacements than they would have to do a 'fix' to the problems! At this point, we may be looking for a 'lesser' car but one that is reliable! It would be wonderful if someone at Hyundai or our dealer who is able to make decisions would contact us. Meanwhile, the car is gone for at least 3-4 days again! Update as of Oct.2016: Trunk light removed. Trunk still opens 'on its own'. Third battery installed by dealer (under warranty). We are driving the car more, which helps maintain the battery. The dealer reconnected trickle charge cables so if not driven for two weeks or more, we can hook up to the charger.Despite the aggravation, we absolutely love our car! It's the smoothest, quietest, and most powerful car we've ever owned. We're sad to hear that Hyundai has dropped the Equus name and replaced it with the Genesis G 90. However, we plan to keep this car for a long time and enjoy it as much as we can. We receive many compliments on its looks, which makes us feel proud to own it. As of 10/2017, the battery issue seems to have been resolved. According to a WSJ article, all high-end cars have issues with battery drain, but we believe that the last battery installed may be of better quality. We drive the car at least once a week and have had no more dead battery issues. In our opinion, Hyundai made a mistake by dropping the Equus name after spending six years and a lot of money promoting it. The current G 90 is not as appealing as our 2011 Equus. Finally, we believe that this car is 90%+ of a Mercedes 'S' for about 55% of the price, which is a great value for us.
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I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoy the forward-looking camera. The ride and comfort are excellent, with plenty of convenient features. While I could do without the ashtrays, I would appreciate a bit more storage in the front. The auto-closing trunk is a fantastic feature. Having driven LS 460s for 20 years, I was hesitant to switch to the Equus, but the incredible value convinced me. I have no regrets about my decision. I don't feel that I need the 5-liter engine or 8-speed transmission, and I would highly recommend this car to anyone. It is a fantastic machine, and the service at the dealership has been excellent so far.
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When people ask about my car, I love telling them it's like a Korean Mercedes. The ride is so smooth and cloud-like, with no road noise. The adaptive cruise control was a bit tricky to get used to at first, but now I can easily switch between highway, town, and heavy traffic control. The only downside is the cost of updating the navigation maps, which can be quite expensive and time-consuming. It would be great if the updates were free like on a Garmin. Overall, I'm really happy with my car!
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Gideon Torp 2024-08-25
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my Equus, which I bought brand new in May 2011 in Toronto, Canada. Overall, I was really happy with it, but unfortunately, I experienced some sudden acceleration issues in August 2014. I took it back to the dealership to get it checked out, but they couldn't find anything wrong. It happened again twice in the evening of April 2, 2015, and even the engineer and technician from Hyundai Canada couldn't find anything wrong. I didn't feel safe driving it anymore, so I decided to trade it in for a Genesis Ultimate. I only put about 52,000KM on the Equus, but unfortunately, the trade-in value wasn't as good as I had hoped. I didn't have much of a choice, as the trade-in amount would have been even lower if I had gone to a different dealership. Thanks for listening to my story!
Roderick Effertz 2024-03-13
While Hyundai has some great inside features that rival those of top brands, it may not yet be considered a luxury car. The external appearance of the car is not as visually appealing as some other luxury cars, but this is just my personal opinion. I recently traded mine in for a Lexus LS 460 and I am very happy with it, although it is more expensive. The Lexus offers a better external and interior design. However, I do believe that Hyundai is on the right track towards becoming a luxury car brand.
Gerald Larson 2024-02-10
Before signing any paperwork, make sure to turn on every light and check every single sensor. Pay special attention to the TPMS sensors and rear vanity reading lights, as I missed the rear reading light and they wanted to charge me $500 to replace it. If I hadn't test driven the car and noticed the TPMS sensor light, it could have cost me a small fortune. Luckily, I caught it in time. However, they keep saying that the part is on back order, so we will have to wait and see what happens...