NHTSA vehicle safety data
1986 Hyundai Excel Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1986 Hyundai Excel right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1986 Hyundai Excel.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1986 Hyundai Excel.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1986 Hyundai Excel in 10 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE94-043: CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES
Closed October 31, 1994
- Preliminary Evaluation PE94-003: HEATER CORE FAILURE
Closed June 10, 1994
- Investigation C92001: TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
Closed October 29, 1993
- Engineering Analysis EA91-039: TRANSMISSION LOCK-UP
Closed October 13, 1992
- Engineering Analysis EA91-024: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed January 7, 1992
5 more NHTSA investigations
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-053: PASSENGER BRAKE
Closed June 5, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-027: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Closed May 3, 1991
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-099: HEATER CORE FAILURE
Closed July 5, 1989
- Preliminary Evaluation PE88-088: STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
Closed November 17, 1988
- Preliminary Evaluation PE87-027: BRAKE LOSS
Closed December 9, 1987
Check your 1986 Hyundai Excel VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Hyundai Excel at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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