The most-reported XG300 run is KMHFU45D01A (2001 builds) with 7 complaints, 2.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 17% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for XG300 model years 2001–2001.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai XG300 has 15 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 62% of every XG300 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMHFU45D01A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D61A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D91A•••••• | 2001 | 1 | — | |
| KMHFU45D71A•••••• | 2001 | 2 | — | |
| KMHFU45D41A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D81A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KNHFU45D41A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45DX1A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D31A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D610•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45911A•••••• | 2001 | — | — | |
| KMHFU45D51A•••••• | 2001 | — | — |
Each of the other 3 XG300 runs has 1 complaint or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 47 | 15 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 2001 at 3.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2001 at 3.1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Hyundai XG300 owners report: Electrical System, 10 of 47 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Air Bags | 3 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Hyundai XG300; the 4 below cover build years 2001 to 2001. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 09V124000 | Suspension | 2001 |
| 02V105000 | Air Bags:side/window | 2001 |
| 01V362000 | Power Train | 2001 |
| 01V307000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2001 |
09V124000 was opened in 2009 on cars built from 2001: 8 years on the road before the recall.
The XG300 against its rivals
The XG300 draws 3.1 complaints per production run; the Cadillac Eldorado 1.4, the Dodge Stratus 3.3 and the Mazda 626 4.7.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai XG300 | 47 | 15 | 8.5% | |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 160 | 117 | 3.1% | |
| Dodge Stratus | 2,111 | 633 | 8.9% | |
| Mazda 626 | 2,225 | 474 | 6.3% |
How serious were they
Of the 47 reports on the Hyundai XG300, 8.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai XG300 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 47 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 4 (8.5%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 47% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai XG300 share of that is 47 complaints over 15 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai XG300 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 47 NHTSA complaints from 15 XG300 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which XG300 production run has the most complaints?
KMHFU45D01A, a 2001 build, with 7 complaints. The typical XG300 run has 3.1.
Does the XG300 get more complaints than the Cadillac Eldorado?
Yes: 3.1 complaints per production run for the XG300 against 1.4 for the Cadillac Eldorado.
How many XG300 complaints involve a crash?
8.5% of 47 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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