Seats Problems of Hyundai Equus

Hyundai Equus owners have reported 9 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat head restraint (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seats related problems of Hyundai Equus


Recently reported Seats problems of Hyundai Equus

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver's side head restraint suddenly deployed from the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the head restraint needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

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.   Read details...

The Seats problem

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   Read details...




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