How many recalls does the 1998 Hyundai Excel have?

The 1998 Hyundai Excel has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Hyundai Excel has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Hyundai Excel?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Hyundai Excel Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Hyundai Excel. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer states her front right tire was making a noise and when she checked she noticed that the tire had separated. The tire size is a p175r 70 r13. Ts”

TIRES · reported 2002-10-28

“Vehicle fire. Problem with the catalytic converter system. Please provide further information. Mr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR · reported 2002-10-08

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Hyundai Excel as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.