1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL
2 recalls, 54 complaints - 11 TSBs
93V192000 Nov 23, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
90V053000 Mar 15, 1990
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Defect Description
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
54 total complaints
4 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 25, 2001
Incident date: Sep 11, 2001
ENGINE SPUTTERED, STOPPED RUNNING, CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Aug 23, 2000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Oct 27, 1999
THE CLUTCH FORK BROKE, JAMMING THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO, CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 11, 1999
Incident date: Mar 19, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND CONSUMER CRASHED INTO IT. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 27, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
WHILE PROCEEDING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE DURING THE COMMUTING HOUR, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND I CAME CLOSE TO BEING HIT IN THE REAR. AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS I REGAINED SOME POWER AND WAS ABLE TO PROCEED. THE CAR WAS IDLING ROUGH AND I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ALL TIMES TO KEEP IT RUNNIN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 2, 1998
ENGINE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25MPH. NO PRIOR INDICATION OR WARNING. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO WARRANTY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, REPAIRS CAN BE REMEDIED AT OWNER EXPENSE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 20, 1998
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, TROUBLE OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, AND FUEL PUMP FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 20, 1998
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, TROUBLE OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, AND FUEL PUMP FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1998
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, TROUBLE OPENING DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, AND FUEL PUMP FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 12, 1998
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 14, 1997
ELECTRONIC COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING ENGINE STALL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 18, 1996
DURING RAPID ACCELERATION, WHILE STOPPING, BRAKES REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, AND COULD FEEL "CHATTERING" IN BRAKES & THEN A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP LIKE IT SUPPOSE TO; SLOW RESPONSE TIME. *AK
WHEELS:RIM
Mar 24, 1997
ALL FOUR RIMS ARE CRACKED DUE TO DESIGN. *AK
WHEELS
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Feb 22, 1997
WHEN REPLACING TIRES FOUND ALL (4) WHEELS WERE CRACKED. (2) WHEELS ARE SPLIT FROM RIM TO BOLT HOLES. OTHER (2) WHEELS ARE SHOWING CRACKS AND SIGNS OF SPLITTING. *AK
WHEELS:RIM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE REAR RIM DEVELOPED TWO HAIRLINE CRACKS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 4, 1994
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAS BEEN A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
'O' RINGS REPLACED DUE TO WEAK MATERIAL. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
THROTTLE SENSOR MISADJUSTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE ROUGH. *SD
TIRES
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Mar 4, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER HOSE REPLACED. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 12, 1996
VEHICLE DOES NOT CONFORM TO LATER IMPACT PORTION OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. (93V192000) *DSH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 26, 1990
WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED SIX TIMES. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 26, 1990
VEHICLE STALLED ON INTERSTATE.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Sep 26, 1990
CV BOOTS FAILED FIVE TIMES.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 12, 1995
REAR SIDE WINDOWS EXPLODED, CAUSING INJURY. *SD
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jan 4, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CAR BLEW UP AND DRIVER WAS INSIDE. LOST BRAKES BEFORE.
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 4, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AND THE CAR BLEW UP AND DRIVER WAS INSIDE. LOST BRAKES BEFORE.
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Nov 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 8, 1995
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED FUEL PUMP.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED MUFFLER.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REAR SHOCKS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED CAMSHAFT SEAL, ALSO CRANK SEAL REPLACED.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED HOOD LATCH.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED DRIVE BELT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED TIMING BELT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
REPLACED COMPUTER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 25, 1995
Incident date: Sep 23, 1995
WIRING HARNESS ATTACHED TO FIREWALL RELEASED AND WRAPPED AROUND TIRE AXLE; STOPPED VEHICLE FROM 55 MPH TO 0 MPH; VEHICLE WAS ON EDGE OF CLIFF. TT *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 30, 1995
THE BACK SEAT SIDE WINDOW EXPLODES TWICE IN TWO YEARS ONE WAS IN COLD WEATHER PARKED OUTSIDE SECOND ONE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE IN HOT WEATHER AND EXPLODED . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 3, 1995
Incident date: Jul 28, 1995
THE VEHICLE HESTITATED THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY, THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jul 24, 1995
CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD IT CHECK HAVING PROBLEM DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE BECAUSE THERE WAS A USED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 14, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM SHIELD INSTALLATION RECALL REPAIR REFUSED DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS. (93V-192) (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479634) *AW
SEATS
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Mar 16, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE DURING COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER TO SLIDE OUT OF SEAT BELT AND THROUGH BACK WINDOW, CAUSING INJURY. (CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR CLIENT). *SKD
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 27, 1995
Incident date: Jun 24, 1995
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE BACK RIGHT/ LEFT WINDOWS SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED, PASSENGERS IN BACK SEAT WERE SHOWERED WITH GLASS, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. *AK
1 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Jun 14, 1993
DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED 3 TIMES, REPLACE 3 TIMES. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 20, 1995
Incident date: Jun 17, 1995
AUTO-TRANSMISSION; VEHICLE JUMPED INTO GEAR AND ACCELERATED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Jun 13, 1995
Incident date: May 31, 1995
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BURNS RED HOT AND COMES THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD AND MAY BURN THE CARPET. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 12, 1995
Incident date: Oct 4, 1992
THE WIRES IN THE FRONT HALF BURNT COMPLETELY OUT AND IT LOCKED UP THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN A FIRE/ACCIDENT/INJUTIES. *AK
Crash
Fire
2 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
May 2, 1995
Incident date: Apr 30, 1995
THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 3-TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. TT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Apr 28, 1992
TRANSMISSION AXLE SEALS REPLACED. *AW
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Apr 21, 1993
SLAVE CYLINDER REPLACED.
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 30.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 33.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 HYUNDAI EXCEL
11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 270000 LANE DEPARTURE | 1 |
| 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
| 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
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE94003
Opened: Jan 14, 1994 , Closed: Jun 10, 1994
HEATER CORE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA92032
Opened: Oct 13, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
C92001
Opened: Sep 28, 1992 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
There is no summary currently available
EA91048
Opened: Nov 19, 1991 , Closed: Oct 26, 1992
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91039
Opened: Sep 24, 1991 , Closed: Oct 13, 1992
TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
There is no summary currently available
PE91097
Opened: Jul 10, 1991 , Closed: Nov 19, 1991
AUTO SHOULDER BELT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE91083
Opened: Jun 10, 1991 , Closed: Sep 24, 1991
TRANSMISSION LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA91024
Opened: May 3, 1991 , Closed: Jan 7, 1992
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91053
Opened: Feb 26, 1991 , Closed: Jun 5, 1991
PASSENGER BRAKE
There is no summary currently available
PE91027
Opened: Jan 4, 1991 , Closed: May 3, 1991
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE90011
Opened: Oct 25, 1989 , Closed: Apr 2, 1990
FRONT SUSPENSION VIBRATION
There is no summary currently available
PE89138
Opened: Jul 6, 1989 , Closed: Nov 1, 1989
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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PE89099
Opened: Mar 14, 1989 , Closed: Jul 5, 1989
HEATER CORE FAILURE
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PE88089
Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 21, 1988
RUPTURED FUEL HOSE
There is no summary currently available
PE88088
Opened: Aug 8, 1988 , Closed: Nov 17, 1988
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE87027
Opened: Apr 28, 1987 , Closed: Dec 9, 1987
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
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Total Recalls
429
Total Complaints
17
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
47
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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