2001 Hyundai Excel Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Hyundai Excel (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Excel. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and fuel system (1). Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 29%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision in which neither driver's or passenger's air bag deployed. Dealer has been notified. Please add any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8018556, filed 2002-09Seat belts: “While driving at 35mph was involved in a frontal collision and none of the seat belts retracted on impact, causing all occupants in vehicle to be thrown forward, causing injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #8018270, filed 2002-09Fuel system: “Safety issue,the vehicle is disabled when this fuel chip fails, how can I safely pull off the freeway without causing a major accident if there is no throttle response to power my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #745549, filed 2001-05Suspension: “Rear control arm is bent, causing vehicle to sway from side to side. Dealer has repaired vehicle at owner's expense. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003287, filed 2002-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Hyundai Excel in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 23 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025Exterior lighting. This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates…
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of…
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023Engine cooling. This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates…
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Engine cooling. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10217258Jul 14, 2022Tires. Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection…
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021Brakes, Equipment. This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Other model years of the Hyundai Excel
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 33 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 20 | 101,000 | 1 | — | 27 | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 34 | 50,000 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 38 | 36,742 | 1 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 38 | — | 2 | — | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 68 | — | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 43 | 119,037 | 4 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 13 | 119,037 | 4 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 13 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Hyundai Excel model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Hyundai Excel have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Excel as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Hyundai Excel is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 2001 Hyundai Excel been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.