The 2001 Hyundai Xg300 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 338,855 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION09V1240002009-04-16188,282 affected
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,…
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…
AIR BAGS02V1050002002-04-09145,355 affected
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. …
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…
POWER TRAIN01V3620002001-11-291,963 affected
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…
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…
EQUIPMENT01V3070002001-09-263,255 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
1crashes2injuries
AIR BAGS
4
1crashes4injuries
SUSPENSION
4
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
3crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
Total complaints105
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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.”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Hyundai Xg300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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