What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Equus?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by seats (2).

How many 2015 Hyundai Equus complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Hyundai Equus recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Hyundai Equus.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Hyundai Equus recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V651000 · reported September 22, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system2
Seats2
Steering2
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 25, 2024 · Seats · 133,000 miles
On August, 2nd around noon, I was driving alone, west on a rural road called 1869 in Liberty Hill, TX. I believe the speed limit on this winding rural road is 55mph, and I was about 1 mile west of 183. While my car was in motion, my active headrest activated (exploded) into the back of my head, throwing me forward…

Sep 21, 2024 · Exterior lighting
Within last two years I've been dealing with random and intermittent headlight flickering/turning off when the light stalk switch is in AUTO mode. Also, the cabin lights flicker and turn off at the same time when headlights do. It is very dangerous when it happens during night driving. Luckily problem can be…

Apr 1, 2024 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 68,925 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the garage, there was an unknown liquid leaking from under the hood. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Services Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet…

Jun 5, 2023 · Suspension · 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway, the front air suspension suddenly failed causing the front-end of the vehicle to collapse onto the front tires, making the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet…

Oct 4, 2022 · Air bags · 43,000 miles
Active headrest on front passenger side inadvertently deployed while driving on a smooth toll road at normal speed. Any passenger could have been severely injured and there could be risk of driver side deployment that could not only cause severe injury but also collision. There were no warning indicators and the…

Equus model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2012	1	8	1
2013	1	10	1
2014	1	36	0
2015	1	9	0
2016	0	9	0

Across all years, the 2014 Equus has the most complaints (36). All Hyundai Equus years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Hyundai Equus have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Hyundai Equus, the most recent reported on September 22, 2023 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Equus?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by seats (2).
How many 2015 Hyundai Equus complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 25, 2024.