2012 Hyundai Equus Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#3 most-complained of 6 Equus years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Hyundai Equus has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #3 highest of 6 Equus model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (4 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
Top 2012 Hyundai Equus problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (50%)
- Engine3 (38%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (25%)
- Airbags1 (13%)
- Brakes1 (13%)
- Electrical System1 (13%)
2012 Hyundai Equus recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V117000Feb 29, 2016Visibility & Wipers18,700 vehicles
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: 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.
2012 Hyundai Equus fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Equus years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Hyundai Equus a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Hyundai Equus ranks #3 of 6 among Equus model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 8 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 41,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Hyundai Equus have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Hyundai Equus, most recently reported 2016, covering visibility & wipers.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Hyundai Equus?
- EPA rates the 2012 Hyundai Equus at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.