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2001 Hyundai XG300 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 105 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 15.0 times the median XG300 year — the 2001 model ranks #1 of 4 XG300 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (20), engine (19), and airbags (10), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

105

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other XG300 years?

XG300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted105 complaints2001: 105 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 11 complaints2004: 3 complaints
XG300 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Hyundai XG300 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System2019%
Engine1918%
Airbags1010%
Transmission1010%
Brakes99%
Speed Control88%
Suspension55%
Lighting55%
Fuel System55%
Body & Structure55%
Other44%
Latches & Locks22%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Seat Belts11%
Tires & Wheels11%

Does the 2001 Hyundai XG300 have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V124000SuspensionApril 16, 2009 · 188,282 units

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, 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

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.

02V105000AirbagsApril 9, 2002 · 145,355 units

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. 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

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.

01V362000TransmissionNovember 29, 2001 · 1,963 units

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 DAMAGE TO THE IGNITION FAILURE SENSOR.

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.

01V307000OtherSeptember 26, 2001 · 3,255 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BATTERY HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 31, 2004

“LTR FM MAXWELL PARRISH SR (OK) RE DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER DISPLAY IN HIS 2001 HYUNDAI XG-300 & DEFECTIVE MICHELIN TIRES. *MR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE BLOWOUTS AND NINE FLAT TIRES. THE MANAGER AT THE FIRESTONE STORE CONCLUDED THAT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 1, 2004

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PCM CONDENSER FAILED RESULTING IN A HESITATION WHILE ACCELERATING. ALSO, WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE REVVED TO A HIGH LEVEL AND SUDDENLY DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER WHO REPROGRAMMED THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 6, 2006

“DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THIS VEHICLE WENT INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED OVER. HE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN INVESTIGATION AS TO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE CONTACT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 25, 2005 · crash

“ 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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 2, 2014 · crash

2001 Hyundai XG300 — common questions

Is the 2001 Hyundai XG300 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 105 complaints put the 2001 model at #1 of 4 XG300 years. It is one of the XG300 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2001 XG300 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (20 complaints), engine (19 complaints), airbags (10 complaints).

Does the 2001 Hyundai XG300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2001 Hyundai XG300. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai XG300 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XG300 years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest record among XG300 years belongs to 2002.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.