CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Hyundai Equus has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).
1Recalls
8Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2012 Hyundai Equus recalls
Windshield Wipers May Stop Working in Bad Weather
The windshield wiper motor cover seal on certain Hyundai Equus and Genesis vehicles from 2011 to 2013 can degrade over time.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Equus problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
I am writing to log an immediate emergency update to my vehicle safety report regarding my 2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 5.0L. On Friday afternoon, July 10, 2026, Hyundai Motor Americaâs corporate office formally initiated a high-level Tier-2 supervisor review to investigate the severe powertrain safety hazard currently present on my vehicleâspecifically, a catastrophic internal rupture of the transmission fluid cooler loop that has cross-contaminated and flooded my engine block infrastructure and main radiator with high-velocity metallic shrapnel. However, today, Saturday, July 11, 2026, the servicing franchise dealership, Patrick Hyundai, issued an immediate verbal denial of all goodwi
I am reporting a severe vehicle safety hazard involving a sudden loss of motive power and extreme thermal failure on my 2012 Hyundai Equus Signature 5.0L. In July 2022, at 88,845 miles, an authorized Hyundai dealership replaced the transmission under a factory warranty event. Rather than replacing the transmission oil cooler assemblyâwhich was contaminated with heavy metal shrapnel from the original mechanical breakdownâthe servicing dealer chose to only flush the lines, creating a latent fluid restriction. After approximately 18,000 miles of operation, this restriction completely choked the transmission fluid pressure loop. The extreme thermal stress and back-pressure caused the inter
I was driving on the highway and my transmission due to a failed transmission service done to my vehicle caused my vehicleâs transmission to overheat a blowout my transmission cooler and mix coolant and transmission fluid unknown to me because of a clogged transmission cooler line improperly flushed instead of replaced by the Patrick Hyundai dealership there couldâve been and electrical fire or a crash due to these things.
FOLLOWING A SLIP ON THE ROAD I AM THE VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT ON THE EDGE OF A HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CAR STRUCK THE MOUNTAIN, BUT THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO ACTIVATE IN THE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN A FRONTAL IMPACT, WHICH CAUSED ME SERIOUS INJURY. WHY THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT TRIGGERED ?? THE CAR MADE SEVERAL ROTATIONS AND SUFFERED IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE AND DESPITE EVERYTHING THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT TRIGGERED.
FROM THE DESK OF LMI'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: [XXX] I PURCHASED 2012 EQUUS ON MARCH 7, 2012 WITH 108,216 MILES. THE CARS SUSPENSION STARTED GOING BAD AS OF LAST WEEK. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK ON MARCH 20, 2020 TO HAVE A MIRROR REPLACED AND TO DISCUSS THE SUSPENSION PROBLEM. IT?S BEEN OVER A WEEK AND TODAY THEM AFTER A 45 MINUTE DRIVE I WAS TOLD THEY HAD THE WRONG MIRROR...EVEN THOUGH I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE PERSON ([XXX]) AND HE ASSURED ME EVERYTHING WAS IN ORDER AND HE EVEN SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THEM TO REPLACE THE MIRROR. WHILE I WAS THERE I SHOWED [XXX] THE SUSPENSION AND I WAS REFERRED TO THE SALES MANAGER. TALK TO THE SALES MANAGER AND HE SHOWED NO CONCERN...THE SALES MA
2012 Hyundai Equus questions
Does the 2012 Hyundai Equus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Hyundai Equus: Windshield Wipers May Stop Working in Bad Weather. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Engine (3), Suspension (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Hyundai Equus has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.