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2014 Hyundai Equus: raw data

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vehicle2014 / hyundai / equus
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints37 on file (2014-02-27 → 2026-06-03)
recalls1
investigations1
fars2 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ABS brake recall repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7 complaints2023-12 → 2024-05equus-2014-brake-recall-parts-unavailable
  • 11588709 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
  • 11570143 THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ("ABS") MODULES THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUID INTERNALLY AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OVER TIME. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT OVERCURRENT IN THE ABS MODULE INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE
  • 11558345 I am unable. To drive my car anywhere. Each time I start my car. All warning lights flash like a Christmas light. It causes the car to suddenly be slowed down. Or not to go full speed?
Front passenger seat moves via rear seat controlELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS2 complaints2014-02 → 2014-08equus-2014-seat-unintended-movement
  • 10621680 WHEN THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER PUSHES THE RECLINE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SEAT CONTROLS, THE FRONT SEAT STARTS TO COLLAPSE. WHAT HAPPENS IS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT STARTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE BACK OF THE SEAT MOVING IN A COLLAPSING MOTION PINNING THE FRONT SEAT
  • 10568446 SUDDENLY, THE PASSENGER SEAT STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD & AT THE SAME TIME THE SEAT BACK BEGAN TO FOLD FORWARD. MY SON SHOUTED OUT THAT THE SEAT WAS MOVING, BUT NEITHER HE NOR I WERE TOUCHING ANY OF THE CONTROLS
Air suspension collapse or lowering while drivingSUSPENSION7 complaints2019-11 → 2023-08equus-2014-air-suspension-failure
  • 11533343 I was driving my 2014 Hyundia Equus on the interstate going 65 mph when my from suspension collapsed. The air ride suspension failed as I was driving. The car became unstable as my safety and the safety of those around me could have been catstrophic
  • 11473408 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lowered, causing the contact to nearly lose control of the vehicle
  • 11424809 Car is equipped with an air bag suspension system. There was a failure with the airbags around 18 months ( in 2016) of the car being put in service
Front seat headrest sudden deployment or failureSEATS4 complaints2020-09 → 2025-08equus-2014-headrest-failure
  • 11680967 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver's side head restraint suddenly deployed from the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the head restraint needed to be replaced
  • 11607024 The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while his wife was outside on a hot day, upon opening the door, the front headrest air bag deployed without impact. There were no warning lights illuminated
  • 11352946 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
Headlight intermittent shutoff or reduced beam distanceEXTERIOR LIGHTING4 complaints2018-12 → 2023-01equus-2014-headlight-failure
  • 11501608 Within a month, our headlights flashed on and off for a brief second. Occurred more often after that and the dealer checked the car to resolve problem. Nothing found. Months later, problem got more severe and once again dealer tried to fix and could not find a problem
  • 11458481 Headlight provides inadequate lighting, car not in compliance with FMVSS 108. Caused by the reflector bowl in the low beam HID projector losing its reflective coating. Heat/UV emitted by the bulbs burns it off. Visibility reduced to 38 feet
  • 11163381 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
Unintended acceleration after cruise control disengagementVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2019-01 → 2019-10equus-2014-unintended-acceleration-cruise
  • 11269083 CAR STARTS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AFTER LONG HIGHWAY DRIVES ONCE CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED. MESSAGE APPEARS 'SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED DUE TO MALFUNCTION' WHEN IN FACT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE
  • 11172301 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
  • 11231361 2) WHEN RESETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO THE PREVIOUS SETTING, IT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE PAST PREVIOUS SETTING (OVER 100 MPH) UNTIL BEING MANUALLY DISENGAGED
Engine failure or seizureENGINE3 complaints2018-02 → 2025-11equus-2014-engine-failure
  • 11697541 While driving at approximately 70MPH on the highway, my 2014 Hyundai Tucson Limited suddenly locked up with no warning lights, no noise and no prior symptoms. The engine completely seized, causing immediate loss of power
  • 11547515 Engine failure/thrown rod in engine while drive. 90k miles
  • 11110780 ENGINE FAILURE - CAR HAS 32K MILES; NEVER HAD ANY WARNING LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASH; OUT OF NO WHERE DEVELOPED A KNOCKING NOISE

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
372014-02-272026-06-0300SEATS:7; SUSPENSION:7; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:6; SERVICE BRAKES:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V65100022/09/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEHyundai 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.An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
AQ23002openHyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2023-11-17··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-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20242legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Hyundai Equus vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/equus
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Hyundai Equus},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/hyundai/equus}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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