1996 Hyundai Excel problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:lock (1)
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Compared against other Hyundai Excel model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility 2023-01-30 · 23-BD-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Equipment 2021-03-10 · 21-EM-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Service Brakes 2020-11-30 · 20-BR-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Wheels 2020-11-19 · 20-SS-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. for all wheel/tire balance claims, the âtire balance data sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and road force variation (rfv) data. the data sheet can be found at the
Exterior Lighting 2020-07-14 · 20-BD-014H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. the tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary in m
Wheels 2020-05-06 · 20-SS-002H(1) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.