2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
The 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontretractor (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
Safety Rating for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
Hyundai Motor America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22-EM-010H — ENGINE AND ENGINE 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI EXCEL
- 1996 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 3 complaints
- 1997 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 2 complaints
- 1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL — 2 complaints
- 2001 HYUNDAI EXCEL (current)
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