Hyundai Excel Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Hyundai Excel have?

The Hyundai Excel has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 1992 through 1994. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Excel under recall?

Whether your specific Excel is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Excel year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 1992 Hyundai Excel has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 1 campaign. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

2 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Hyundai Excel. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

250

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

2 affected model years11 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1992

Affected Model Years

19941R · 31C 19921R · 22C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Engine1 campaign (50%)

Electrical1 campaign (50%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Hyundai Excel

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SUSPENSION:FRONT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Based on 250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 14 injuries reported.

All Hyundai Excel Recall Campaigns

#93V1920001992 Hyundai ExcelEngine

Issued: Invalid Date

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

#94V0900001994 Hyundai ExcelElectrical

Issued: Nov 5, 1994

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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.

Risk: ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.

Recalls by Component

1Engine Recalls

#93V192000MY 1992

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 AMO…

1Electrical Recalls

#94V090000MY 1994

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

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 OPERATIN…

Hyundai Excel Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Excel have?

The Hyundai Excel has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1992 through 1994.

Is my Excel under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Excel year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1992 Hyundai Excel has the highest recall campaign count (1 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Excel recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Excel?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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