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2001 Hyundai XG300

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

28 reports with mileage · 37 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

65 reports
300,000 miles · Sep 3, 2016
Air BagsCrashInjury

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 ODI #10903462

86,000 miles · May 4, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System

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 ODI #10714482

138,000 miles · Dec 29, 2014
Service BrakesSuspensionCrash

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 ODI #10668634

51,000 miles · Oct 18, 2013
EngineVehicle Speed Control

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…

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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 ODI #10548435

10,000 miles · Feb 29, 2012
Air Bags

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 PE…

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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 ODI #10449656

Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2011
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Suspension

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…

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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 ODI #10440307

127,000 miles · Dec 7, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesInjury

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…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10369536

70,000 miles · May 20, 2010
Electrical System

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. THE…

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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 ODI #10331432

34,000 miles · Feb 11, 2010
Structure

DASHBOARD COMING AWAY FROM WINDSHIELD CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO COME ON, AND DEFROSTERS NOT TO WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10308657

24,000 miles · Jan 13, 2010
Air BagsFuel System, GasolinePower Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN SHE DROVE VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. SHE NOTICED THE FAILURE IN OCTOBER 2003. THE TIRES WERE CHECKED AND ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN SHE DROVE VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. SHE NOTICED THE FAILURE IN OCTOBER 2003. THE TIRES WERE CHECKED AND ALIGNED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED. SHE LATER INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL 09V124000, SUSPENSION AND WAS TOLD THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. SHE ALSO STATED THAT IN AUGUST 2007 SHE NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS CITED THAT THE SRS LIGHT WAS ON BECAUSE OF A FAULTY WIRE WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT SEAT AND COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN APART TO CONFIRM THAT THE WIRE WAS FAULTY. SHE ALSO WAS INFORMED THAT RECALL 02V105000, AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW WAS RELATED TO HER FAILURE BUT DID NOT INCLUDE HER VIN. IN JULY 2009, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT TAKE GASOLINE. SHE FELT AS IF IT WAS BECAUSE OF THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE BUT IT WAS NOT CONFIRMED BY AN INSPECTOR. THE VEHICLE REJECTED THE FUEL AND CAUSED SPILLAGE. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,225. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000. UPDATED 02/17/10. *LJ THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, DUE TO VEHICLE NOT GOING INTO DRIVE AT TIMES. UPDATED 02/19/10

NHTSA ODI #10299596

Official recalls

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09V124000 · Suspension

Apr 16, 2009

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 & remedy

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.

02V105000 · Air Bags:side/window

Apr 9, 2002

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 & remedy

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.

01V362000 · Power Train

Nov 29, 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 & remedy

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.

01V307000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 26, 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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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