There have been 9 safety recalls for the Hyundai Excel. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Hyundai Excel.
This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Hyundai Excel, 1989 Hyundai Excel |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Recall Summary: The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Engine stalling has the potential to result in a vehicle crash if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Hyundai Elantra, 1994 Hyundai Excel |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: In some vehicles, the manufacturer's protective internal coating of the electronic crank angle sensor does not meet specifications, which can cause an open circuit at high operating temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to stall. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Hyundai Excel, 1991 Hyundai Excel, 1992 Hyundai Excel, 1993 Hyundai Excel, 1994 Hyundai Excel |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity. " the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and cause loss of vehicle controlwhich could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Hyundai Excel, 1988 Hyundai Excel, 1989 Hyundai Excel |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case. This can cause the drive wheels to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Hyundai Excel, 1988 Hyundai Excel, 1989 Hyundai Excel, 1987 Mitsubishi Precis, 1988 Mitsubishi Precis, 1989 Mitsubishi Precis |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 6, 1994 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 270,000 |
| May. 11, 1994 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 600 |
| Nov. 23, 1993 | Gasoline Fuel System | 257,001 |
| Oct. 4, 1993 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 515,000 |
| Dec. 31, 1991 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System | 895,000 |
| Mar. 15, 1990 | Wheels:center Section | 2,281 |
| Jun. 19, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 8,550 |
| Nov. 25, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 321,000 |
| Mar. 17, 1986 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 8,197 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Hyundai Excel | 2 |
| 1993 Hyundai Excel | 1 |
| 1992 Hyundai Excel | 1 |
| 1991 Hyundai Excel | 1 |
| 1990 Hyundai Excel | 2 |
| 1989 Hyundai Excel | 4 |
| 1988 Hyundai Excel | 4 |
| 1987 Hyundai Excel | 4 |
| 1986 Hyundai Excel | 5 |