2003 Hyundai XG300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2003 Hyundai XG300 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).

1Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XG300?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2003 Hyundai XG300 recalls

Suspension

Recall 09V124Apr 16, 2009188,282 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Hyundai XG300 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Steering1
Visibility1
Structure1

What owners report

2007-10-21, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WRITER HAS A 2003 SONATA. MY DRIVERS REAR CALIPER WOULD WEAR DOWN THE BRAKE PADS VERY FAST AND THE OTHERS WOULD BE LIKE NEW. AFTER 2 VISITS THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER 2 DAYS OF SITTING IN THE GARAGE I'D BACK THE CAR UP AND HEAR GRINDING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS JUST RUST ON THE ROTOR AND IT STOPPED AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES. AFTER BEING PUT IN STORAGE OVER THE SUMMER TO DRIVE MY SPORTS CAR DURING THE SUMMER I WENT TO DRIVER THE SONATA. WHILE SITTING IN THE WAREHOUSE DURING SUMMER ALL FOUR ROTORS RUSTED UP BEYOND BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY. AND THE FRONT CALIPERS SEIZED UP. THE ROTORS LOOKED LIKE THE CAR HAD 150,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE MY SPORTS CAR STORED IN THE SAME PLACE THRO
2007-04-25, Power Train
MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS 71,000 MILES ON IT AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH. NOW FROM DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE I FIND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I AM A PART TIME STUDENT, AND WORK A FULL TIME JOB, BUT REPLACING MY CLUTCH IS A BIT EXPENSIVE AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT I CAN AFFORD IT. IF MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING CLUTCH OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL? *JB
2006-11-28, Visibility
WATER LEAKAGE CENTER REAR WINDOW FLOODING BACK SEATS, FLOOR AND TRUNK. *JB
2006-07-28, Power Train
HYUNDAI TIBURON GT V6 6 SPEED CLUTCH FAILED ONLY 22,993 MILES ON CAR NON WARRANTY $1974.70 TO FIX CAR...........*JB
2006-01-28, Vehicle Speed Control
PURCHASED VEHICLE 9-5-03. FIRST OCCURRENCE OF VIOLENT ENGINE SURGES OCCURRED ON 9-18-03. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ,AND TOLD ME IT SHOULD BE OKAY. ENGINE SURGES/SHIFTS OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS WITH ANOTHER DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE IN DECEMBER 2005 AT CROWDED SHOPPING MALL. DEALERSHIP EACH TIME TOLD ME THAT UNLESS THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIX IT. FOLLOWING A TRIP TO DEALERSHIP IN FEBRUARY 2005 DEALERSHIP CHANGED ACCELERATOR SENSOR WHICH SEEMED TO HELP SOMEWHAT, BUT SPEEDOMETER WENT OUT IN MAY. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT WOULD NOT ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM(S) UNLESS PROBLEM COULD BE DUPLICATED. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR 34-POINT CHECK ,

2003 Hyundai XG300 questions

Does the 2003 Hyundai XG300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Hyundai XG300: Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG300?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Hyundai XG300 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.

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