2001 Hyundai XG300L Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2001 Hyundai XG300L has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Hyundai XG300L recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Hyundai XG300L.

Most common 2001 Hyundai XG300L problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Air Bags2
Power Train2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Visibility1
Steering1
Engine1

What owners report

2014-12-29, Engine
THE CAR AS WE ARE COMING OFF FREEWAY RAMP AND WE SLOWING DOWN THE CAR WILL DIE OR EVEN IN THE CITY WHEN APPROACHING LIGHT THE CAR WILL DIE WE HAVE THE CAR MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS IS QUITE CONCERNING ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR CHILDREN IN THE BACK SEAT AND YOUR CAR STALL AND YOU HAVE CARS APPROACHING YOU FAST. *TR
2010-12-29, Air Bags
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR BAG HARNESS FAILED, CAUSING AIR BAGS TO BE UNABLE TO DEPLOY IN CASE OF ACCIDENT. PARTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. OLD PART RETAINED BY OWNER. *TR
2008-03-31, Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300L. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE STALLED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GOODYEAR SERVICE CENTER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN AND THE OIL LEVEL WAS VERY LOW; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CAUSED BY A LACK OF OIL. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE ANY FAILURES. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SHOP AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRE
2007-06-29, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL GET STUCK IN THIRD GEAR AND GO INTO SAFE MODE. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED, HOWEVER, A LOCAL KIA MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE MAY BE THE TRANSMISSION. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 43,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
2005-08-04, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: CONTACT STATED THERE WAS 20,800 MILES ON CAR AND ON 8-2-05 THE SERVICE DEALER TOLD HIM THE BRAKE PADS ON THE REAR BRAKES WORN OUT. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON, AND THAT WAS WHEN THEY TOLD HIM THE CALIPERS ON THE REAR WERE CORRODED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI ON 8-4-05 STATING THAT THEY RECOMMENDED THAT THE CALIPERS BE INSPECTED EVERY 15,000 MILES . THE CONSUMER WAS GOING BY HIS MANUAL WHICH STATED EVERY 30,000 MILES. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER VEHICLE BECAUSE HE FAILED TO HAVE IT INSPECTED; BUT WAS GOING BY OWNER'S MANUAL, AND HE JUST RECEIVED THE NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI. *AK

2001 Hyundai XG300L questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai XG300L have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Hyundai XG300L at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai XG300L?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Air Bags (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Hyundai XG300L 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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