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Hyundai EquusModel year report

2011 Hyundai Equus Problems

Complaints
24filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Hyundai Equus (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Equus. The part named most often is suspension, with 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and electrical system (4). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “After several failed attempts to find a service center or authorized dealer to adjust my alignment, I felt it was necessary to file a complaint regarding my concerns about my vehicle's front tire alignment. My most recent experience occurred on december 14, 2016 after getting a new set of tires for my car. Included in the tire fitting service was a wheel alignment check and adjustment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10935225, filed 2016-12, 89,019 miles

Brakes: “The brake pedal goes almost to the floor when the brakes are applied. I do not have much braking and I have changed the brake pads (front/rear) and bled the brakes and it did not help. I have read that the problem is with the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) and the part is covered under recall for the 2011 Hyundai genesis (recall 13v489000). Since it is the same part that is used on the 2011 genesis, does the recall cover the Equus which is the same car.”

NHTSA complaint #11317194, filed 2020-03, 106,800 miles

Electrical system: “Since I bought my car, it randomly opens the trunk by itself without pushing any button on the dashboard or on the remote control. One time, I almost drove back into a car passing by, because my rear view was blocked by opened trunk. I am afraid that my trunk may open while I am driving by itself or run into another car because my view was blocked by this trunk. I have four videos of my trunk being opened by itself, but Hyundai's distric parts and service manager is refusing to fix my problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10467989, filed 2012-07, 6,000 miles

Wheels: “While we were driving the car, the car's front suspension suddenly failed, the front collapsed and the body of the car nearly touched the ground on flat grounds and dragged against the ground on inclines and declines. The wheels rubbed against the body of the car on turns and the car became very unstable and started to shake. This episode has occurred thrice despite manufacturer's repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #10531682, filed 2013-07, 26,807 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 92,741 miles.

11%0–1016%10–2521%25–5011%50–7521%75–10016%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2012201452017201920212025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Hyundai Equus version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Equus RWD4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162418$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Hyundai Equus → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Equus

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2016928,0000—18—Not enough data
2015954,0001—18—Not enough data
20143653,4451—18Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20131013,6501—18—Not enough data
2012841,0001—18—Not enough data
20112450,0002—18—Falling

All Hyundai Equus model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Equus have?

NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Equus as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Hyundai Equus is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.

Has the 2011 Hyundai Equus been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Hyundai Equus get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Hyundai Equus (Equus, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Hyundai Equus reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 92,741 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.