2014 HYUNDAI EQUUS Unknown Or Other Problems

To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – Office of Defects Investigation From: [XXX] Date: 2 June 2025Vehicle: 2014 Hyundai Equus Location: Columbus, GA   (Other driven locations: Buford, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Duluth GA)1. Summary of Vehicle Cyber Incident:My 2014 Hyundai Equus has been compromised through what I believe to be a remote cyberattack targeting the vehicle’s infotainment and navigation systems. This began shortly after I reported widespread digital and identity theft to law enforcement in Columbus, GA.2. Symptoms Observed: Navigation system lockout: The navigation system is entirely disabled. A satellite symbol with a circle and diagonal slash appeared on the interface and has not gone away, indicating a potential denial of satellite/GPS signal or remote access control. Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Override: The RSE system appears to be remotely controlled, with the interface appearing on my front console screen without input. I attempted to check the RSE control box in the...

The problem is with the Accelerator pedal. It malfunctions, and is also known as a 'Dead pedal' at different times without warning and could cause an accident if it happens at the wrong time, like making a turn and the car will not accelerate, or move, just getting the car to move . I checked with a dealer if they have had any of these type reports and there answer was no they had not. It is very UN-nerving when it happens.

How long in a timely manner to remedy? I am trying to sell my vehicle and this recall is hindering it's value. Manufacturer is unable to tell dealership how to fix recall.

The right of my dash leather is lifting up, which will eventually affect the deployment of the right front air bag.

ECS malfunction ADAS malfunction Car rides rough and unstable steering control Several dealerships have reviewed and replaced rear air shocks and compressor with no resolution No response from manufacturer about problem Creates very unsafe driving conditions ECS malfunction warning appears sometimes not always

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS OF THIS CAR HAVE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE THEY WILL NOT OPEN, THIS HAS OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. THE DOORS ARE UNLOCKED YET WHEN PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLE OF THE EFFECTED DOORS THE DOORS DO NOT OPEN AND APPEAR TO BE LOCKED HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT. THIS AFFECTS THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR DOORS BUT THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT . THE SAME DOORS WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE THEM BOUNCE RIGHT BACK OPEN THE WILL NOT LATCH; EVENTUALLY THE DOOR WILL CLOSE BUT IT COULD TAKE AN HOUR OF TRYING TO SLAM THE DOOR. THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH SOME SORT OF SENSOR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE, HOWEVER WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A HYUNDAI DEALER I WAS TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM MAYBE THE DOOR WAS FROZEN. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS WELL ABOVE...