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The worst 2011 Hyundai Equus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension11
- Brakes6
- Electrical4
- Wheels3
- Engine2
Problems by type
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- Suspension11
- Brakes6
- Electrical4
- Wheels3
- Engine2
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V117000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V713000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Hyundai Equus 64
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Certain Equus (VI), Genesis Coupe (BK), and Genesis Sedan (BH) vehicles may exhibit underbody corrosion...
- In certain areas, a vehicle’s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage
- Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger...
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil...
- The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...
- The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the...
- This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with...
- This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover...
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
What 2011 Hyundai Equus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear springs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where the rear springs were replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving on an uneven road surface, the vehicle was bouncing, and felt like the wheels were rubbing the front and rear wheel wells. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
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 independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the rod bearings had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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.
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.
Clock spring malfunction.
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.
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
Similar complaint as the federal safety agency 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.
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.
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Questions about the 2011 Hyundai Equus
Is the 2011 Hyundai Equus reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Equus, 2.4 times a typical Equus model year.
What is the 2011 Hyundai Equus year score?
The 2011 Hyundai Equus scores 38 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Hyundai Equus: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Hyundai Equus?
Suspension, with 11 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Equus have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and exterior lighting.
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