The 2003 Hyundai XG 350 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2003 Hyundai XG 350 recalls
Most common 2003 Hyundai XG 350 problems
Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
I WAS RECENTLY THE VICTIM OF A NEAR CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURE WHILE OPERATING MY 2003 HYUNDAI XG350L. I NOTICED THE STEERING PULLING HARD TO ONE DIRECTION, WHICH MADE ME TAKE IT FOR A TIRE INSPECTION. THE INSPECTION REVEALED I NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC POINTED OUT THAT THE ENTIRE SUB-FRAME WAS CORRODED AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHILE INVESTIGATING PARTS AND PRICES, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE IS A STANDING RECALL ON THIS MODEL HYUNDAI FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM I DISCOVERED. I CALLED THE RECALL LINE, RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION NUMBER 11209268 & 3A249831; AN AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIR AT HAPPY HYUNDAI. ON MY DRIVE TOWARD THE DEALERSHIP, THE TIRE BEGAN TO RUB INTO THE WHEEL-
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
MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING A HESITATION PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME NOW. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER (BROWN HYUNDAI) IN LAREDO TX AND THEY POINT TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (3) AND THE OXYGEN SENSORS. I HAVE HAD A MECHANIC REMOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTS AND TELL ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CONVERTERS. THE VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM REACHES OVER 500 DEGREES. I HAVE MEASURED IT WITH A HEAT GUN. WHILE I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE I KNOW OVER 500 DEGREES IS WAY TO HIGH. WHILE I WENT TO PICK UP MY HYUNDAI AT THE DEALER HE TOLD ME THEY HAD JUST HAD 2 OTHER VEHICL
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
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
2003 Hyundai XG 350 questions
Does the 2003 Hyundai XG 350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Hyundai XG 350: Suspension; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG 350?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Vehicle Speed Control (6), Suspension (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Hyundai XG 350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.