2003 Hyundai XG350: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
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 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The airbag light stays on. I have read numerous other complaints about this. There appears to be no solution to prevent the light from coming back on, despite different attempts to fix the problem. I understand if my vehicle is involved in an accident,the airbag will not deploy, which could result in a serious injury to someone in the passenger seat. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2014
“2003 hyundai xg350l. Consumer states while entering a turnaround the front end of the car collapsed *tgw the consumer stated when he exited the vehicle, he discovered the left front tire was askew and the axle was detached. The consumer stated the left front ball joint had sheared off. Apparently, the joint was sealed in a boot rather than having a fitting to lubricate it. *jb”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact sustained two shattered knee caps. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure and was still hospitalized. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 1/24/2012 *ln *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2011
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“2003 hyundai xg350 the side impact air bad deployed with out it been in an accident just closed the door and it popped out. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked, the front driver and passenger seat belt malfunctioned. The mechanism in which the shoulder strap travels through cut the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to the seat belt mechanism. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The estimated repair cost for both seat belt mechanism replacements was $1,600. The failure mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer stated that there was an internal failure with the air bag module and they replaced the sop module. Approximately three months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again. The dealer stated that there was a connection failure with the sensor and they made the repair. Approximately five months later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that they cleared the air bag light. The failure recurred three additional times. The dealer has been unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 92,700 and failure mileage was 59,987.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2005
“The air bag warning stayed lit the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2004
“Car stalls on first start of the day. Rpm"s race over 2000 then down to stall. Problem occurs only on inital start.car has less than 15,000 miles.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2004
“While braking vehicle accelerated. The consumer had to depress the brake pedal numerous times to decelerate. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Vehicle was involved in a collision as a result of the vehicle accelerating when the brakes were applied. *ak *mr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2004
“Struck on drivers side.damaging both doors,roof,and b pillar.side impact airbags did not deploy.side impact airbag sensor had to be replaced when the auto was being repaired. Sensor was breaking away from it's mount. *la”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
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Is the 2003 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Hyundai XG350. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2003 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.