Does the 1990 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, wheels. 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 1990 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 1990 Hyundai Excel?

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

1990 Hyundai Excel recalls

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

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

For the 1990 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.

1990 Hyundai Excel recalls, newest first

November 23, 1993NHTSA 93V192000257,001 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Summary: 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.
Consequence: In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of FMVSS 301.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 15, 1990NHTSA 90V0530002,281 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Summary: Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.
Consequence: This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.
Remedy: Replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 1990 Hyundai Excel with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 7
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system5
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline4
Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner3
Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump3

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Questions

Does the 1990 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, wheels. 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 1990 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 1990 Hyundai Excel?: 38 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.