CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Hyundai Excel has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
1986 Hyundai Excel recalls
Most common 1986 Hyundai Excel problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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/N 102271200020). *YC
CONSUMER MAY HAVE THE WRONG SPARKER/STRICKER WITHIN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. YH
BRAKE FAILURE.
TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO NUT INSIDE TRANSMISSION WITHIN INPUT SHAFT, HAVINB THE ABILITY TO BACKOFF, ALLOWI NG DISCONTINUENCE OF POWER. *SD
TRANSMISSION FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS. *AK
1986 Hyundai Excel questions
Does the 1986 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1986 Hyundai Excel: Power Train:Manual Transmission; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Hyundai Excel?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Power Train (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Hyundai Excel has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.