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US recalls (1)
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Brakes
2023-03-08 · campaign 2023-125
Issue:
Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign that provides anti-corrosion treatment to certain underbody components. Over time, components under the vehicle, including brake lines could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the underbody, including the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment to certain parts, and replace the brake lines if necessary.
Electrical
2016-03-07 · campaign 2016-112
On certain vehicles, the cover seal of the windshield wiper motor could degrade over time. This could result in moisture ingress, which could lead to corrosion on the wiper motor’s circuit board. If the corrosion were to progress, the windshield wipers could function intermittently or become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor with a revised wiper motor.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Hyundai Equus (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 10).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Hyundai Equus.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Hyundai Equus version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equus 5.0 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.