Model year record

1994 Hyundai Excel

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 53 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V090000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-11
Owners notified
1994-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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: manual transmission4
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Wheels3
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Power train: automatic transmission2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Steering2
Structure: body: hood2
Tires2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Fuel system, gasoline180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Wheels: rim1

The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 11 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.