Model year record

1992 Hyundai Excel

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 39 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Excel, 1990–1994 generation
Pictured: the 1990–1994 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V192000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
257,001
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-23
Owners notified
1994-05-11

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Electrical system150,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Suspension: front199,999 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Wheels: rim125,000 mi

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Hyundai Excel recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.