KnownCarProblems2014 Hyundai Equus Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Equus, most often about the seats (19% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Equus model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 Hyundai Equus problems
Seats
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 42,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
The front passenger headrest split open spontaneously. There was no external impact or crash. There was no pushing/pulling or other preceding incident to cause this. It appears that the internal plastic part of the headrest failed.
The hinges for the rear seat flip-up armrest broke when I sat in the back seat. This armrest is also the cover for the small storage compartment under it. Now there's no cover on the compartment and no place for rear passengers to put their elbows. The hinges are only plastic, but Hyundai won't allow the dealer to fix…
Suspension
7 complaints · 19%The struts went out while I was driving. After it went out the, tires would touch the fender of the car. It damaged the passenger side and driver side of my front fender. It also rubbed the tread away from the tire due to rubbing against the fender. It was not safe to drive because it was so low to the ground that I…
My Hyundai Equus has air shock issues not raising an lowering to proper height Hyundai forums online has multiple complaints on this issue. Issues 2 subpar paint used on vehicle paint has faded away on hood and trunk area have another older 2007 Hyundai azera where the paint luster still shines all over vehicle. There…
Electrical
6 complaints · 17%Takata recall. The car has about 48000 miles. 1) when driving at highway speed, brake self applies forcefully at times when passing or being passed by other vehicles on the adjacent lanes on both sides, almost creating rear-end collisions on a few occasions. 2) when resetting the cruise control to the previous…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 17%The passenger side doors of this car have an intermittent problem where they will not open, this has occurred when the car is parked. The doors are unlocked yet when pulling on the door handle of the effected doors the doors do not open and appear to be locked however they are not. This affects the passenger side…
Brakes
6 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Lights
4 complaints · 11%Headlights on the car will go totally off for two/three seconds. It does not occur everytime I drive at night but has happened 3 times in the past two weeks. I have had it into the dealership and they say they cannot fix it unless it happens while they are driving the car. Luckily it has occurred while I was driving…
Speed control
3 complaints · 8%Sporadically in wet or damp conditions the car on startup my rev past 5000 RPM and will not stop. Touch accelerator with not change, must turn off and restart several times. Car will also while in motion display "service engine immediately vehicle speed limited due to malfunction. Speed is not limited the car will…
Takata recall. The car has about 48000 miles. 1) when driving at highway speed, brake self applies forcefully at times when passing or being passed by other vehicles on the adjacent lanes on both sides, almost creating rear-end collisions on a few occasions. 2) when resetting the cruise control to the previous…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body.
Takata recall. The car has about 48000 miles. 1) when driving at highway speed, brake self applies forcefully at times when passing or being passed by other vehicles on the adjacent lanes on both sides, almost creating rear-end collisions on a few occasions. 2) when resetting the cruise control to the previous…
My Hyundai Equus has air shock issues not raising an lowering to proper height Hyundai forums online has multiple complaints on this issue. Issues 2 subpar paint used on vehicle paint has faded away on hood and trunk area have another older 2007 Hyundai azera where the paint luster still shines all over vehicle. There…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Hyundai Equus recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2014 Hyundai Equus
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Equus?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: seats (7 complaints, typically around 42,000 miles); suspension (7 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Equus have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Hyundai Equus?
- It is the most complained-about Equus model year since 2000, with 36 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Hyundai Equus years
- 2014