Does the 1987 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Hyundai Excel recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Hyundai Excel?

13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Hyundai Excel recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Hyundai Excel. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Hyundai Excel recalls, newest first

October 4, 1993NHTSA 93V167000515,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission

Summary: The manual transmissions may lock up from insufficient lubrication of the gears in the transmission case. This can cause the drive wheels to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
Consequence: Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicleoccupants to be thrown around in the car, and cause loss of vehicle controlwhich could result in an accident.
Remedy: Hyundai will perform a cost free transmission oil change.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 31, 1991NHTSA 91V225000895,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary: Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. Corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. Separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. These hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case.
Consequence: The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.
Remedy: Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 19, 1989NHTSA 89V1000008,550 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: If cruise control main switch is in the on position when engine is started, system can be affected by a short duration voltage drop caused by optional hi-power (H340) radio.
Consequence: This could cause erratic cruise control operation, whichcould result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace electronic control module.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 25, 1987NHTSA 87V180000321,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads

Summary: Vehicle may fail to conform to the brake fade and recovery portion of FMVSS 105.
Consequence: There may be a loss of braking efficiency duringrepeated hard application of brakes which could result in a crash without priorwarning.
Remedy: Replace front brake pads with newly designed semi metallic brake pads.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1987 Hyundai Excel with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system2
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core2
Electrical system › Ignition1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1
Fuel system1

Other Hyundai Excel years

Other 1987 Hyundai models

Questions

Does the 1987 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Hyundai Excel recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Hyundai Excel?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.