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2001 Hyundai XG350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2001 Hyundai XG350 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other XG350 years?

XG350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted181 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 82 complaints2003: 27 complaints2004: 129 complaints2005: 181 complaints2006: 1 complaints
XG350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Hyundai XG350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags133%
Engine133%
Body & Structure133%

Does the 2001 Hyundai XG350 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“MY 2001 HYUNDAI XG350L WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE ACCIDENT AND THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS CAR HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER MONTHS AGO SUBJECT TO A RECALL TO FIX SOMETHING DEFECTIVE ON THE SIDE AIR BAG. I HAVE FOUND NO WAY TO SEND THIS INFORMATION TO HYUNDAI ON THEIR WEBSITE. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 6, 2003 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI XG300. THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS CORROSION ON THE SUB FRAME. THIS RESULTS FROM PERFORATION OF THE SUB FRAME. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE IS 173,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 12, 2009

“WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. ALSO, EVERYTHING ELSE IN VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WILL STAY OFF FOR UP TO 4 HOURS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUS EOF PROBLEM. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 2, 2002

2001 Hyundai XG350 — common questions

Is the 2001 Hyundai XG350 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Hyundai XG350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Hyundai XG350. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai XG350 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XG350 years to avoid are 2005, 2004, 2002. The cleanest record among XG350 years belongs to 2006.

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.