The Hyundai XG300 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 2001–2001. On average a defect was admitted 2.25 years after the car was built, the slowest took 8 years. The most recalled system is Suspension (1 campaigns). Owners also filed 47 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Hyundai XG300
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Suspension 1 Read
What's wrong. 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…
Risk. 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
Fix. 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…
Air Bags 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash
Fix. 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…
Power Train 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. A damaged ignition failure sensor could result in engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. 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…
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. 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
Risk. Incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash
Fix. 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
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 2.25 years |
| Slowest campaign | 8 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 25% |
| Campaigns on record | 4 |
Which XG300 years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Equipment |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
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A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai XG300 have?
4 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 2001–2001. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my XG300 still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 2.25 years, and the slowest campaign came 8 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.