1985 Hyundai Stellar
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Hyundai Stellar is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1985 Hyundai Stellar at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Hyundai Stellar recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1985 Hyundai Stellar.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Hyundai Stellar. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1985 Hyundai Stellar. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
SHOULD THE MUFFLER TAIL PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE RUST THROUGH, THE REAR BUMPER COULD, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, IGNITE AND CATCH FIRE. CORRECTION: A SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED TO ISOLATE THE BUMPER FROM THE TAIL PIPE.
Transport Canada #1991124 · Sep 1991Heater And Defroster
A HEATER VALVE LOCATED UNDER THE DASH MAY RUPTURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN BURNS TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR LEGS. CORRECTION: A PROTECTIVE HEATER CORE COVER WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VALVE RUPTURE.
Transport Canada #1988158 · Nov 1988Brakes
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. - BRAKE FLUID WARNING STICKER OMITTED.
Transport Canada #1986082 · Aug 1986Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Hyundai Stellar
The Hyundai Stellar is a large family car produced by the South Korean Hyundai Motor Company from July 1983 until the 1992 model year. It succeeded the Ford Cortina, which Hyundai had built under license. The Stellar was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro using a rear-wheel drive chassis from the Cortina Mark V.
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