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
Vehicle safety record
2001 Hyundai Excel Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Excel with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). Those complaints describe 4 crashes and 5 injuries. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Excel year, for its age
#213 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Hyundai Excel problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Excel
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Excel. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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7 complaints about the 2001 Hyundai Excel
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
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
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
Transmission goes into neutral by it self when making turns and when gas is applied, engine keeps revving. Transmission kicks in gear causing a crash(a good possibility) and wheel spin when it is equipped with tcs!. Tcs does not operate. Transmission made whiney noise when it was new and contacted dealer. They say it was normal(they always do! And never try to fix the car) I believe that is to blame for the problem. Engine stalls at a stop. Transmission needs to be replaced. Many other problems involved with the car. Seats made noise when going up and down, dealer lubed it 2 times already and it's doing it again. Sunroof rattles and dealer refuse to fix.*Ak
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.
Hyundai Excel: every year compared
All Excel years2001 Hyundai Excel vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Hyundai Excel | 7 | 0 | B | |
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 329 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 219 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai Santa FE | 209 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 126 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai XG300 | 63 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 36 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai XG300L | 11 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Hyundai XG350 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Hyundai Excel
Does the 2001 Hyundai Excel have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Excel right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Excel?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), seats & seat belts (2), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Hyundai Excel had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 20, 2001 and the latest on September 12, 2002. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Hyundai Excel a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Hyundai Excel year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Hyundai Excel years have the most complaints?
1989 (88), 1988 (50), 1990 (39). See every Hyundai Excel year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Hyundai Excel has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data