2001 Hyundai Excel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excel years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai Excel. That is the most of any Excel model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Hyundai Excel problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Hyundai Excel recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Hyundai Excel.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. *ak
Passenger seat belt failed to lock properly while involved in a frontal crash. Passenger received injuries to arm and face. Dealer has been notified. *ak
While driving at 35mph vehicle involved in a frontal collision and none of the air bags deployed on impact.all occupants in vehicle were injured.*ak
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.*ak
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.*ak
Other Hyundai Excel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Excel | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Excel | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Excel | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Excel | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Excel?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Hyundai Excel?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Hyundai Excel a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Excel model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.