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Hyundai XG300 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 75 owner complaints for the Hyundai XG300, covering model years 2001 to 2004. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (65), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 75 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2001–2004)
  • most complaints: 2001 (65 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (18 complaints)
  • latest recall 09V124000 (reported Apr 16, 2009)
  • 6 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 5 complaints reporting an injury (6.7%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai XG300 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 65 of 75, or 86.7%. Next come 2003 (8) and 2002 (1). The fewest are for 2004, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai XG300 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2001–2004Column chart of 75 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2001 with 65. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2001: 65 complaints6520012002: 1 complaint120022003: 8 complaints820032004: 1 complaint12004
Hyundai XG300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai XG300 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2001656040
200210000
200380010
200410100
All model years756150

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai XG300 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (24.0% of all 75), followed by Electrical System (14) and Power Train (14).

Components named most often in Hyundai XG300 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai XG300 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling1824.0%
Electrical System1418.7%
Power Train1418.7%
Air Bags1013.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1013.3%
Vehicle Speed Control912.0%
Structure79.3%
Suspension56.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline45.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)34.0%
Equipment34.0%
Exterior Lighting34.0%
Unknown or Other34.0%
Engine22.7%
Interior Lighting22.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai XG300 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name XG300, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2004. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (4).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Hyundai XG300 recall campaigns covering each model year
2001: 4 campaigns2002: 1 campaign2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V124000

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model years 2001–2004

    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.

    Consequence:
    If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V105000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Side/Window

    Model year 2001

    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.

    Consequence:
    Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 01V362000

    Reported

    Power Train

    Model year 2001

    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.

    Consequence:
    A damaged ignition failure sensor could result in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 01V307000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2001

    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.

    Consequence:
    Incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai XG300 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai XG300 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai XG300, covering model years 2001 to 2004. The most recent, 09V124000, was reported on April 16, 2009 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (4).

Which Hyundai XG300 model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 65 of the 75 complaints in NHTSA’s file (86.7%). The next are 2003 (8) and 2002 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai XG300 complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 24.0% of all 75. Electrical System (14) and Power Train (14) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai XG300?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai XG300 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 75 complaints, 6 report a crash, 1 a fire, 5 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.