2001 Hyundai XG300: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 65 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driving 65 mph on a major interstate when vehicle #1 drove across interstate, vehicle #2 t-boned vehicle #1, and I struck vehicle #2 from behind at approximately 45 mph. Totaled vehicle and air bags never deployed. Neck, back, shoulder, and left elbow injuries.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2016
“When pumping gas the pump either shuts off or overflows after only pumping 1 gallon of gas. It takes more than 15 minutes to put in 5 dollars worth of gas. Is anyone else having this problem??? *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2015
“The suspension and brakes will lock up and when it is wet I have slid into banks of dirt and hit my other vehicle and it does not matter how fast I go. I have had my brakes checked and have had to get a wheel alignment every month for the last 12 months due to suspension. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. The contact stated that a passenger opened the rear passenger side door from the interior and cut their hand on the door handle. The contact stated that the metal on all four of the interior door handles were peeling abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Dec 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. The contact stated the check engine light remained illuminated on the warning panel and despite the fact that routine oil changes were performed on the vehicle, the light would not shut off. The dealer was unable to provide a reason as to why the check engine light was illuminated. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2010
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and driven cautiously on the shoulder. In addition, there was an unexpected acceleration and unknown electrical issues. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician was unable to detect a trouble code. The contact stated that the alternator had been previously replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. ...updated 12-24-13 *bf”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. He stated that the side airbags deployed when he shut the driver door, which disabled the rest of the airbags. The dealer advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300. The contact stated that his vehicle failed a safety inspection due to a rusted drivers side sub frame. The mechanic was unable to determine how the sub frame rusted. The current and failure mileages were 106,760.”Owner report · Structure · May 2007
“2001 hyundai xg300 had bad brakes. *cc the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The consumer feels that the corrosion was caused by poor materials. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2006
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the automatic transmission pcm condenser failed resulting in a hesitation while accelerating. Also, while stopped at a stop sign, the engine revved to a high level and suddenly decreased. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who reprogrammed the pcm, but the problem persisted.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD ATTACHED.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCM) WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PCMS CONTAINED A CONDENSER THAT WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED ONTO THE PCM PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD. THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE CONDENSER COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PCM TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS MANUFACTURED DURING THE AFFECTED PRODUCTION PERIOD. IF NECESSARY, THE PCM WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Is the 2001 Hyundai XG300 reliable?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Hyundai XG300. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Hyundai XG300 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 47,000 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Hyundai XG300 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:other:labels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.