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2003 Hyundai XG350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2003 Hyundai XG350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

2003 Hyundai XG350
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints2011 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Hyundai XG350 has problems

20 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 bags73
Vehicle speed control66
Suspension31
Electrical system32
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train11
Engine and engine cooling10
Structure10
Seat belts10
1 other systems10

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

3 recalls

2003 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

2003 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

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In owners' words

What XG350 owners report

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

THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE LIGHT FROM COMING BACK ON, DESPITE DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND IF MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT,THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, WHICH COULD RESULT…
Complaint 10563738 · Feb 10, 2014 · 68,000 miles
2003 HYUNDAI XG350 THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAD DEPLOYED WITH OUT IT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT JUST CLOSED THE DOOR AND IT POPPED OUT. *TR
Complaint 10361790 · Oct 22, 2010 · 85,000 miles
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 10292897 · Nov 19, 2009 · 4,162 miles

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