MYRModel Year Report

2001 Hyundai XG300

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2001 Hyundai XG300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T01:24:44.071Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
65
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 65 complaints 2001 65 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
2001: 65 complaints 2001 65 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
2001: 65 complaints 2001 65 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2001: 65 complaints

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YearComplaints
200165
20021
20038
20041

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

28% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

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Consumer called complaining about the vehicle stalling while driving 65 MPH on the highway this has happend 3 to 4 time in the past last month. Dealer was contacted and they could not find anything so nothing was not done.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13

Electrical system

25% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Power train

15% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Air bags

15% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Driving 65 MPH on a major interstate when vehicle #1 drove across interstate, vehicle #2 t-boned vehicle #1, and I struck vehicle #2 from behind at approximately 45 MPH. Totaled vehicle and air bags never deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-03

Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. This vehicle went into an embankment and rolled over. He entire front end was damaged and the vehicle was totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-24

While traveling at 30 to 40 MPH consumer hit a dog and a telephone pole. Upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. A month prior to accident, airbag light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-12

Service brakes

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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The suspension and brakes will lock up and when it is wet I have slid into banks of dirt and hit my other vehicle and it does not matter how fast I go.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-29

Also filed under Suspension

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-10-15Equipment01V307000 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.

    Remedy: 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…

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    2002-01-27Power train01V362000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Improperly manufactured powertrain control modules (PCM) were installed in some vehicles. The improperly manufactured pcms contained a condenser that was…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2002-05-28Air bags02V105000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2009-07-17Suspension09V124000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Hyundai XG300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V307000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V362000 · Power train
  • Recall 02V105000 · Air bags
  • Recall 09V124000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Hyundai XG300 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai XG300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Hyundai XG300 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.