2011 Hyundai Equus Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Hyundai Equus, 17% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Malfunction of suspension and no dealership can reset. We been to meridian and hattiesburg dealership and either the equipment was not working or have the proper tools to correct the issue. Always tried to sell us another vehicle. You”
NHTSA complaint #11279163, filed 2019-11, 30 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Equus. The contact stated that the instrument panel and all of the electrical components failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499916, filed 2013-02, 11,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 hyundia Equus. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage with the engine turned off. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed brownish soot within the interior of the vehicle. The driver's side door area and seat were burnt. In addition, a small portion of the console melted. There were no flames visible. The fire department was called to the scene who stated the fire was electrical. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where an independent inspector performed further investigation. The vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508541, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Equus
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Equus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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