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2003 Hyundai XG350 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 27 complaints on file for the 2003 Hyundai XG350 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

27

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other XG350 years?

XG350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted181 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 82 complaints2003: 27 complaints2004: 129 complaints2005: 181 complaints2006: 1 complaints
XG350 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Hyundai XG350 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags726%
Speed Control622%
Suspension415%
Electrical System311%
Other14%
Seat Belts14%
Body & Structure14%
Transmission14%
Engine14%
Fuel System14%
Latches & Locks14%

Does the 2003 Hyundai XG350 have recalls?

3 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.

04V369000Fuel SystemJuly 26, 2004 · 919 units

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

04V178000Fuel SystemApril 9, 2004 · 263,968 units

Defect

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“STRUCK ON DRIVERS SIDE.DAMAGING BOTH DOORS,ROOF,AND B PILLAR.SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE AUTO WAS BEING REPAIRED. SENSOR WAS BREAKING AWAY FROM IT'S MOUNT. *LA”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 4, 2004 · crash

“VEHICLE WOULD ACCERERATE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE BRAKES APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. DRIVER HIT ANOTHER CAR IN THE REAR AND CAUSED $6100 IN DAMAGE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. CAR TOWED FOR DAMAGE REPAIR AND SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED FROM COLLISION SHOP TO DEALER. DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · January 26, 2004 · crash

“TL*THE DRIVER OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI XG350. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SUSPENSION (09V124000). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE, THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL AND THE BRAKES BEGAN LOCKING WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT A CURB. THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 19, 2009 · crash

“TL*THE DRIVER OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI XG350. THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SUSPENSION (09V124000). PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE NOTICE, THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL AND THE BRAKES BEGAN LOCKING WHICH CAUSED HER TO HIT A CURB. THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 19, 2009 · crash

“THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONER/HEATING DISPLAY IN THE DAYLIGHT. *MR DIFFICULTY SEEING THE CLOCK DISPLAY AS WELL. *TT *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

2003 Hyundai XG350 — common questions

Is the 2003 Hyundai XG350 reliable?

The record is thin — 27 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2003 XG350 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (7 complaints), speed control (6 complaints), suspension (4 complaints).

Does the 2003 Hyundai XG350 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 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.