2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS

1 recalls, 12 complaints - 107 TSBs

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Description

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 corros... Read more

Consequence

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.

18,700 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

12 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	4
ENGINE	3
SUSPENSION	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1
AIR BAGS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Jun 30, 2026

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 America’s corporate office formally initiated a high-level Tier-2 supervisor review to investigate the severe powertrain s... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2026

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2026

I was driving on the highway and my transmission due to a failed transmission service done to my vehicle caused my vehicle’s 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 flush... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2026

Incident date: May 28, 2020

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 RO... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 10, 2020

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 A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JOLTED CONTINUOUSLY AND SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2014

MY VEHICLE SWAYS LIKE A BOAT SIDE TO SIDE NO MATTER MY SPEED, BUT ON THE HIGHWAY IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE I'M LOSING CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER HAVING IT FOR 4 WEEKS THEY RETURNED MY VEHICLE BACK TO ME NOT REPAIRED AND NO ANSWERS TO WHY THE ISSUE STARTED. I WAS TOLD TH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2013

AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING CAR THE ECS LIGHT STARTED ILLUMINATING WHICH IN RETURN GAVE CAR A SPONGY, BOUNCY RIDE ETC., HEIGHT FUNCTION WOULD NOT WORK. AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE 1ST TIME AROUND JUNE-AUGUST OF 2013 SEEM LIKE EVERY FEW MONTHS PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AGAIN AND AGAIN, LATEST BEING JULY ... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS

2012 Hyundai Equus 4 DR RWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Premium	$4,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HYUNDAI EQUUS

107 manufacturer communications from 72 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	11
100000 POWER TRAIN	8
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	4

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom

160000 STRUCTURE

In certain areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components and an undercoating spray is applied to exte

160000 STRUCTURE

In some areas, a vehiclea??s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bott

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

190000 TIRES

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain Genesis (BH) and Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original retail delive

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain 2009-12 Genesis (BH) and 2011-12 Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years with unlimited miles from the date of original

350000 EQUIPMENT

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The brake fluid specifications labeled on the master cylinder reservoir cap and in the vehicle ownera??s manual require revision to indicate DOT 4 brake fluid only. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the master cylinder reserv

350000 EQUIPMENT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the 35R and 4&OD solenoids for a shift flare and/or harsh shift during the 2~3, 3~4 or 4~5 upshift.

010000 STEERING

The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. This warranty coverage applies to both the original and

140000 AIR BAGS

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For

200000 WHEELS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te

350000 EQUIPMENT

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose an 8-speed automatic transaxle with a harsh and/or delayed shift using GDS.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides a procedure to transfer oil pressure data to the TCU using GDS Mobile. This procedure is necessary to reduce the TCU learning time and improve the shift quality.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and E-module.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information on the serviceable parts for the outside mirror assembly. When diagnosing and repairing the outside mirror, do not replace the entire assembly. Refer to page 2 of this TSB for replacement of individual par

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light? and any of the DTCs listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the E-module.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Hyundai Motor America is changing the Genesis sedan applicable model years to 2011-14 for service campaign T2R. Service Campaign T2R provides a service procedure to install warning labels on the front seat belt assemblies on 2011-2016 Eq

150000 SEAT BELTS

The front seat belt assembly incorporates a seat belt anchor pretensioner fastened to the vehicle?s front seat frame. During vehicle assembly, the anchor pretensioner is fastened to the front seat frame prior to being connected to the seat

150000 SEAT BELTS

Hyundai Motor America is conducting a Service Campaign to install warning labels on the driver's and/or passenger's seat belt assemblies on 2009-14 Model Year Genesis sedan and 2011-16 Equus vehicles. Service Campaign T2R provides a service

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

150000 SEAT BELTS

The front seat belt assembly incorporates a seat belt anchor pretensioner fastened to the vehicle's front seat frame. During vehicle assembly, the anchor pretensioner is fastened to the front seat frame prior to being connected to the seat

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding changes to the 11-12MY VI Equus rear spring service parts. The service part numbers for the rear left and rear right air spring assemblies have been superseded according to the Parts Information

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The following vehicles are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level can be checked by the procedure shown below.

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

The following vehicles are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The ATF level can be checked by the procedure shown below.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE DTC LISTED. INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND REPLACE THE E-MODULE.

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE DTC LISTED. INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND REPLACE THE E-MODULE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE DTC LISTED. INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND REPLACE THE E-MODULE.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

"UPDATE THE WARRANTY INFORMATION. DESCRIPTION: DO NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE DTC LISTED BELOW. INSTEAD, FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE AND REPLACE THE E-MODULE."

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

"AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID & SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P0741, P0743, P0748, P0753, P0758, P075A, P0763, P0768, P0773, P2709 & P0841"

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO TRANSFER PRESSURE DATA TO THE TCM USING GDS MOBILE. THIS PROCEDURE IS NECESSARY TO REDUCE THE TCM LEARNING TIME AND IMPROVE THE SHIFT QUALITY.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

"HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY OR THE DATE OF FIRST USE, OR 100,000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THE WINDSH

137200 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Recall 140 ? 2012 Genesis Sedan (BH) and 2011 ? 2013 Equus (VI) Windshield Wiper Motor Cover Replacement

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A COVER SEAL THAT COULD DEGRADE OVER TIME, EVENTUALLY CAUSING CORROSION ON THE WIPER MOTOR?S PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. IF THE CORROSION PROGR

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

"HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS LAUNCHING RECALL 140 FOR CERTAIN 2012 MY GENESIS SEDAN VEHICLES AND 2011 ? 2013 EQUUS VEHICLES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY EITHER FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY O

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER REPLACEMENT (RECALL CAMPAIGN 140) Description: The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor which may have been manufactured with a cover seal that could degrade over time, eventually cau

136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

WEBDCS: RECALL 140 ? 2012 Genesis and 2011/2013 Equus Wiper Motor Cover Kit Replacement - Remedy Not Yet Available Identification

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION