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2001 Hyundai XG300

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 3, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 16, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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8 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 65 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 Hyundai XG300, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and airbags categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 89 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
09V124000

SUSPENSION

Apr 16, 2009
188,282 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
Hyundai Motor CompanyManufacturer number 089View on NHTSA.gov
02V105000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Apr 9, 2002
145,355 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.
The 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.
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
01V362000

POWER TRAIN

Nov 29, 2001
1,963 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A DAMAGED IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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 MOTOR COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Airbags
Filed Sep 3, 2016
Crash reported4 injuries reported

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.

NHTSA ID
10903462
Incident
Aug 11, 2016
Mileage
300,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed May 4, 2015

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

NHTSA ID
10714482
Incident
Apr 20, 2015
Mileage
86,000 mi
BrakesSuspension
Filed Dec 29, 2014
Crash reported

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

NHTSA ID
10668634
Incident
Jan 2, 2014
Mileage
138,000 mi
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed Oct 18, 2013

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

NHTSA ID
10548435
Incident
Jan 9, 2008
Mileage
51,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 29, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE SEPARATE TIMES AND EACH TIME THE AIR BAG COMPUTER MODULE WAS RESET. THE MALFUNCTION PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 10,000.

NHTSA ID
10449656
Incident
Jun 5, 2002
Mileage
10,000 mi
Driver assistanceSuspension
Filed Dec 18, 2011

WE OWN A HYUNDAI 2001 XG300 WHICH HAS SEVERE CORROSION AND RUST ON THE SUB FRAME. SINCE NOVEMBER, WE HAD DIFFERENT WORK PERFORMED ON THE CAR. ALL THE MECHANIC HAVE SAID THAT THE CORROSION AND RUST IS SEVERE AND IS EFFECTING THE SUSPENSION AND OTHER MOUNTINGS TO THE FRAME. THE CARBON EMISSION EVAPORATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT TO MOUNT HAD TO USE PLASTIC ZIP TIES DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RUSTS AND HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE DEALERSHIP MECHANICS HAVE STATED THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO THE REAR TIRE IS NOT FULLY ATTACHED AND NEED WELDING WORK TO BE PERFORMED. THIS IS DUE TO THE SEVERE CORROSION. THE CONTROLLER ARM OF THE REAR RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BOTH REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM WERE REPLACED. THE REGIONAL DISTRICT MANAGER FOR THE NORTHEAST SAYS THIS IS NORMAL CORROSION FOR A 10 YEAR OLD CAR. *TR

NHTSA ID
10440307
Incident
Nov 7, 2011
Interior & seats
Filed Dec 7, 2010
1 injury reported

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.

NHTSA ID
10369536
Incident
Dec 5, 2010
Mileage
127,000 mi
Electrical
Filed May 20, 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.

NHTSA ID
10331432
Incident
Mar 9, 2010
Mileage
70,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

25-BD-012H TSB

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

24-BD-001H

VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY/WIPER

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.

23-EM-005H

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

23-BD-007H

STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.

23-BD-002H

VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.

22-EM-010H

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Hyundai XG300 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004110—
2003810—
2002110—
2001Viewing654050.9

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.