2002 Hyundai XG350: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (20% of complaints); the 2003 model year looks more trouble-free.
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 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the driver's side rear upper control arm detached from the frame due to corrosion. The contact also stated that he noticed the driver's side rear tire leaning. The contact also stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called mccarthy blue springs hyundai (3000 nw s outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015) and informed them of the failure and schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. While driving 40 mph, a burning odor was detected inside the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was not sure of the origin of the odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.”Owner report · Engine · Oct 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension); however, the dealer failed to repair the vehicle. The contact was given a buy back offer from the manufacturer, but declined the offer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/15/16.*jb”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2016
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v178000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back the dealer, who informed the contact that the recall remedy was not performed on the vehicle. The specific on the failure were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,554.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2014
“Rear sub frame severe corrosion in critical suspension & frame mounting & attaching areas . And partial loss of braking system due to rupture of rear brake tube due to severe corrosion in rear frame area. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2014
“Driving on freeway on july 13, odometer drops to zero or bounces around, can't determine speed while driving, warning engine light turns on. 7/15/2013 dealer replaced sensors shopping on july 28, odometer drops to zero and warning engine light turns on 7/28/2013 dealer replaced sensors driving on freeway on october 6, odometer drops to zero 10/8/2013 dealer replaced odometer (mileage was 108,700) diving on freeway on november 2, odometer drops to zero, warning light turns on haven't decided what to do with car. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2013
“Air bag warning light stays on. At first the light turned off but after a week it turned on and has remained on. Repair shop said the air bags may deploy in an accident but not certain. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2013
“Hyundai motor corporation air bag wiring harness connector defect. Numerous hyundai motor cars, xg350, sonata, etc. Have faulty connectors which prevent the airbag system from working. More than one dealer has stated in written service reports(available for review) the problems lie in a faulty airbag wiring connector in the wiring harness. They reseat the plugs in the front seats and then they reset the 'computer' and the airbag warning light goes out, however it comes back on again after a short interval. This 'defect' applies to numerous models of hyundai cars. It is dubious the system will work properly in the event it is needed in an emergency. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350 equipped with bridgestone potenza g019 grid tires, size p205/60/r16. Dot number wbxz190. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when she noticed that the sidewalls on all of the tires was cracking and the tread was worn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Tires · May 2011
“2002 hyundai xg350 sudden acceleration when starting off from a stop. Car starts off slow then suddenly accelerates causing the car to lunge forward. Also, car will run smooth then start cutting out and can't get the car to go any faster than 40mph. Dealer has replaced several computer modules but did not cure the symptoms. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 8 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
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.
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
How other years compare
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Is the 2002 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2002 Hyundai XG350. The most complained-about area is air bags (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2002 Hyundai XG350 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 64,784 miles or less.
Does the 2002 Hyundai XG350 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage. 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.