2012 Hyundai Equus Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Equus.

20112013
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Hyundai Equus Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Suspension Failures

#21 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Equus.

Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Equus. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Equus

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~18,700 vehicles.

16V117000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~18,700 affected

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.

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2012 Hyundai Equus — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Equus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Hyundai Equus has 5 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Equus include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Equus have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 18,700 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Hyundai Equus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Equus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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