2002 Hyundai XG350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 60 owner complaints about the 2002 Hyundai XG350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2002 Hyundai XG350

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Hyundai XG350 has problems

60 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags156
Suspension111
Engine and engine cooling83
Power train60
Vehicle speed control62
Electrical system50
Fuel system, gasoline50
Structure40
Service brakes, hydraulic41
11 other systems153

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 09V-124 · Apr 16, 2009 · 188,282 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other XG350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XG350 median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XG350 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

IN 2007, WITH A LITTLE OVER 50,000 MILES ON MY CAR, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE AND RESET IT. SINCE THAT TIME, I'VE HAD SIX OTHER INCIDENTS UP THROUGH 2014 WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING BACK ON AND EVERY TIME THEY'VE RESET IT, IT HAS COME BACK…
Complaint 10644996 · Oct 16, 2014 · 51,404 miles
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. AT FIRST THE LIGHT TURNED OFF BUT AFTER A WEEK IT TURNED ON AND HAS REMAINED ON. REPAIR SHOP SAID THE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT BUT NOT CERTAIN. *TR
Complaint 10572669 · Mar 16, 2014 · 95,000 miles
HYUNDAI MOTOR CORPORATION AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR DEFECT. NUMEROUS HYUNDAI MOTOR CARS, XG350, SONATA, ETC. HAVE FAULTY CONNECTORS WHICH PREVENT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM FROM WORKING. MORE THAN ONE DEALER HAS STATED IN WRITTEN SERVICE REPORTS(AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW) THE PROBLEMS LIE IN A FAULTY…
Complaint 10419280 · Aug 13, 2011 · 67,563 miles

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