Hyundai Excel problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Hyundai Excel model year, from official NHTSA data.
274
NHTSA complaints
0
recall campaigns
52
service bulletins (TSBs)
11
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Hyundai Excel | 7 | 0 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Excel | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1995 Hyundai Excel | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1994 Hyundai Excel | 33 | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 Hyundai Excel | 20 | 0 | 7 |
| 1992 Hyundai Excel | 34 | 0 | 7 |
| 1991 Hyundai Excel | 38 | 0 | 7 |
| 1990 Hyundai Excel | 38 | 0 | 7 |
| 1989 Hyundai Excel | 68 | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 Hyundai Excel | 43 | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 Hyundai Excel | 13 | 0 | — |
| 1986 Hyundai Excel | 13 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Hyundai Excel engine and engine cooling problems67
- Hyundai Excel power train problems63
- Hyundai Excel electrical system problems42
- Hyundai Excel visibility problems36
- Hyundai Excel seat belts problems24
- Hyundai Excel service brakes, hydraulic problems16
- Hyundai Excel fuel system, gasoline problems14
- Hyundai Excel suspension problems11
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- SCISSOR JACK FAILUREPE95060 · opened Dec 9, 1995 · closed Mar 21, 1996
- CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURESPE94043 · opened May 27, 1994 · closed Oct 31, 1994
- HEATER CORE FAILUREPE94003 · opened Jan 14, 1994 · closed Jun 10, 1994
- TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONEA92032 · opened Oct 13, 1992 · closed Oct 29, 1993