2014 Hyundai Equus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Hyundai Equus, 19% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The hinges for the rear seat flip-up armrest broke when I sat in the back seat. This armrest is also the cover for the small storage compartment under it. Now there's no cover on the compartment and no place for rear passengers to put their elbows. The hinges are only plastic, but Hyundai won't allow the dealer to fix it under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10836244, filed 2016-02, 22,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11352946, filed 2020-09, 42,000 miles“I want to notify you about a safety issue regarding the front passenger seat of the 2014 Hyundai Equus ultra. 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 passenger against the dashboard. There should be a safety switch that deactivates the recline control of the back seat when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621680, filed 2014-08, 6,900 miles“I am reporting a recurring safety-related defect in the headrest mechanisms of my 2014 Hyundai Equus. The first incident occurred in the front passenger seat. While driving, I lightly leaned my arm on the passenger headrest when it suddenly popped up with a loud, startling noise and occurring an road incident . The internal components crumbled instantly, requiring a complete replacement. This was a costly repair, which I first inquired about with the service department at AutoNation Hyundai in Columbus, GA. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664572, filed 2025-06“This is the e-mail that I sent to Hyundai to notify them of a serious safety issue w. Their new Equus: I wanted to alert you about a potentially severe safety issue that happened to occur while my 13 yr old son & I were examining the Equus at the charlotte autoshow. I was sitting in the driver seat, my son was sitting in the passenger seat & another couple, who we did not know, were in the back seat checking out the electronic controls. Suddenly, the passenger seat started to move forward & at the same time the seat back began to fold forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10568446, filed 2014-02Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 7 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Equus
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Equus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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