Vehicle Safety
Recalls Search 320,000+ NHTSA safety recalls Complaints 2.1M+ consumer safety complaints TSBs 4.7M technical service bulletins VIN Lookup Decode any vehicle VIN instantly OBD Codes 12,000+ diagnostic trouble codes Fuel Economy EPA MPG data for all vehicles Safety Ratings 11,700+ NHTSA crash test ratings Investigations 5,300+ NHTSA defect investigations Statistics Recall trends & safety analysis
Consumer Safety
Product Safety 9,700+ CPSC product recalls Food Safety 28,600+ FDA food recalls Pet Safety 1.3M FDA animal adverse events Drug Safety 17,500+ FDA drug recalls Device Safety 38,400+ FDA device recalls Workplace Safety 102,900+ OSHA injury reports Brand History Cross-category recall lookup by company
Infrastructure
Bridge Safety 624,000 bridge inspections Aviation Safety 30,000+ NTSB aviation events Dam Safety 92,600 dam safety records Water Safety 433,000+ public water systems Railroad Safety 438,000+ rail crossings Pipeline Safety 8,800+ pipeline incidents State Safety Dashboards Safety grades for all 50 U.S. states ZIP Safety Report Check any 5-digit ZIP across 9 datasets
Public Health
Nursing Homes 14,700 CMS rated facilities Environmental 80,000+ hazardous sites & releases
Blog

Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Recalls320,000+ NHTSA safety recalls Browse VehiclesEvery make, model and year Complaints2.1M+ consumer safety complaints TSBs4.7M technical service bulletins VIN LookupDecode any vehicle VIN instantly OBD Codes12,000+ diagnostic trouble codes Fuel EconomyEPA MPG data for all vehicles Safety Ratings11,700+ NHTSA crash test ratings Investigations5,300+ NHTSA defect investigations StatisticsRecall trends & safety analysis Compare VehiclesTwo vehicles side by side

Consumer Safety

Product Safety9,700+ CPSC product recalls Food Safety28,600+ FDA food recalls Pet Safety1.3M FDA animal adverse events Drug Safety17,500+ FDA drug recalls Device Safety38,400+ FDA device recalls Workplace Safety102,900+ OSHA injury reports Brand HistoryRecall lookup by company

Infrastructure

Bridge Safety624,000 bridge inspections Aviation Safety30,000+ NTSB aviation events Dam Safety92,600 dam safety records Water Safety433,000+ public water systems Railroad Safety438,000+ rail crossings Pipeline Safety8,800+ pipeline incidents State DashboardsSafety grades for all 50 states ZIP ReportAny 5-digit ZIP across 9 datasets

Public Health

Nursing Homes14,700 CMS rated facilities Environmental80,000+ hazardous sites & releases BlogGuides, news & safety insights

1986 HYUNDAI EXCEL

5 recalls, 17 complaints - 11 TSBs

93V167000 Oct 4, 1993
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL PERFORM A COST FREE TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE.
515,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
91V225000 Dec 31, 1991
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 TO... Read more
Consequence
THE MELTING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE MAY LEAD TO A FIREIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REED VALVE SUBASSEMBLY WITH ONE WHOSE METAL COMPONENTS ARE FABRICATED FROM CORROSION RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL.
895,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
89V100000 Jun 19, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
IF CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, SYSTEM CAN BE AFFECTED BY A SHORT DURATION VOLTAGE DROP CAUSED BY OPTIONAL HI-POWER (H340) RADIO.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE.
8,550 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
87V180000 Nov 25, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Defect Description
VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE BRAKE FADE AND RECOVERY PORTION OF FMVSS 105.
Consequence
THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DURINGREPEATED HARD APPLICATION OF BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED SEMI METALLIC BRAKE PADS.
321,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
86V043000 Mar 17, 1986
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
A COTTER PIN IN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MAY BE MISSING. THIS PIN ACTS AS A RETAINER FOR THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD CLEVIS PIN. ... Read more
Remedy
INSPECT AND INSTALL BRAKE LINKAGE COTTER PIN AS NECESSARY.
8,197 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

17 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION4
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 14, 2000
CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE A PART NO. / SERIAL NO. INPRINTED ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, WHICH IS CALLED A SPARKER. WITHOUT THE CORRECT SPARKEER PART NO. CONSUMER CANNOT START VEHICLE/IF THE WRONG ONE WAS PURCHASED IT WILL CAUSE OVERHEATING,BURNING OF THE IGNITION WIRES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. (SPARKER P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Dec 14, 1999
CONSUMER MAY HAVE THE WRONG SPARKER/STRICKER WITHIN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE UPON IMPACT.
Fire 3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 4, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE.
3 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Jan 29, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO NUT INSIDE TRANSMISSION WITHIN INPUT SHAFT, HAVINB THE ABILITY TO BACKOFF, ALLOWI NG DISCONTINUENCE OF POWER. *SD
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: May 4, 1995
TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jan 19, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, WHEN DRIVING WILL COME OPEN. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Dec 5, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
ENGINE WOULD FLOOD BECAUSE CARBURETOR CHOKE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ADJUST. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Oct 12, 1995
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT EQUIPMENT FAILURE DRIVER SEAT BELT. TT
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Sep 13, 1995
#PE94-003 THE HEATER CORE , RADIATOR WAS REPLACED WITHIN FOUR YEARS AT CONSUMER EXPENSE. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Sep 13, 1995
#PE94-003 THE HEATER CORE , RADIATOR WAS REPLACED WITHIN FOUR YEARS AT CONSUMER EXPENSE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
REPLACED BATTERY CABLE/WIRING. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 11, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
HAS ALWAYS HAD A CLICKING SOUND WHICH PRESENTS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Apr 3, 1995
Incident date: Mar 31, 1995
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-167). *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Mar 31, 1995
Incident date: Mar 30, 1995
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRANS LOCKED UP, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN RECALLED ONCE. TT
TIRES Jan 30, 1995
Incident date: Jan 24, 1995
WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT NIGHT AND BACK PASSENGER RIGHT WHEEL CAME OFF IT WAS RAINING HARD AND DEALER DON'T WANT TO DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1986 HYUNDAI EXCEL

11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
270000 LANE DEPARTURE1
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
190000 TIRES1
200000 WHEELS1
030000 BRAKES (PWS)1
23-BD-002H Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
21-EM-003H Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-EE-003H Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
19-BE-011H-1 Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1 Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
9740002 Jan 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI EXCEL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE94043 Opened: May 27, 1994 , Closed: Oct 31, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE94003 Opened: Jan 14, 1994 , Closed: Jun 10, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92032 Opened: Oct 13, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
C92001 Opened: Sep 28, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
C, Closed , Model Year: 1986
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
EA91048 Opened: Nov 19, 1991 , Closed: Oct 26, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91039 Opened: Sep 24, 1991 , Closed: Oct 13, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
There is no summary currently available
PE91097 Opened: Jul 10, 1991 , Closed: Nov 19, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91083 Opened: Jun 10, 1991 , Closed: Sep 24, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
TRANSMISSION LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA91024 Opened: May 3, 1991 , Closed: Jan 7, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91053 Opened: Feb 26, 1991 , Closed: Jun 5, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
PASSENGER BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE91027 Opened: Jan 4, 1991 , Closed: May 3, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90011 Opened: Oct 25, 1989 , Closed: Apr 2, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89138 Opened: Jul 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 1, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
===
PE89099 Opened: Mar 14, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
HEATER CORE FAILURE
===
PE88089 Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 21, 1988
PE, Closed
RUPTURED FUEL HOSE
There is no summary currently available
PE88088 Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 17, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE87027 Opened: Apr 28, 1987 , Closed: Dec 9, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
BRAKE LOSS
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: HYUNDAI HAS AGREED TO RECALL1986 AND 1987 EXCELS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.ANALYSIS: ODI'S INQUIRY TO OVSC ABOUT THE 1986 MODEL'S PERFORMANCEIN THE FMVSS-105 COMPLIANCE TEST, PROMPTED OVSC TO TEST THE 1987 MODEL,AND FOUND IT TO BE OUT OF COMPLIANCE. BASED ON OUR INV... Read more

HYUNDAI EXCEL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI EXCEL across all model years (1986, 1994).

24 Total Recalls
429 Total Complaints
17 Investigations
29 Reported Crashes
47 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI EXCEL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2001 0 7 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 0 2 View
1996 0 3 View
1995 0 5 View
1994 2 53 View
1993 1 26 View
1992 1 39 View
1991 1 44 View
1990 2 54 View
1989 4 92 View
1988 4 64 View
1987 4 16 View
1986 (current) 5 17

Other HYUNDAI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SONATA 184 21,863 View
SANTA FE 153 9,962 View
ELANTRA 133 11,853 View
PALISADE 124 2,704 View
TUCSON 95 8,074 View
SONATA HYBRID 67 1,129 View
IONIQ 5 66 1,865 View
ACCENT 64 2,745 View