2003 Hyundai XG350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Hyundai XG350. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. if the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. this procedure will be performed free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. if a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve IS not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that IS not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. owner notification began on june 30, 2004. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Owner complaints
20 complaints6 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension · Unknown or other
I was recently the victim of a near catastrophic mechanical failure while operating my 2003 hyundai xg350l. I noticed the steering pulling hard to one direction, which made me take it for a tire inspection. The inspection revealed I needed a wheel alignment. the mechanic pointed out that the…
I was recently the victim of a near catastrophic mechanical failure while operating my 2003 hyundai xg350l. I noticed the steering pulling hard to one direction, which made me take it for a tire inspection. The inspection revealed I needed a wheel alignment. the mechanic pointed out that the entire sub-frame was corroded and that it needed to be replaced, while investigating parts and prices, I discovered that there IS a standing recall on this model hyundai for the exact problem I discovered. I called the recall line, received a confirmation number 11209268 & 3a249831; an an appointment for repair at happy hyundai. on my drive toward the dealership, the tire began to rub into the wheel-well each time I hit a bump, but I was on the expressway so I had to keep going to my exit. As soon as I came out of the exit turn, the car failed and I narrowly avoided a serious crash!!!! The motor was still running, but it would not go into gear. Each time I tried it would make a loud noise. I called a tow to take it to the dealer. When I looked underneath the car, I could see where a piece of the frame failed. I checked the car into the dealer and I was told it would be a week for the repair. I waited a total of two weeks without a call or email. When I initiated a call they told me the person who I was dealing with had quit. The new person said he was not even aware my car should have been serviced. He further said that someone else would have to call me before they would complete the repair. sir, I work as a driver. I have not been able to earn my living for more than two weeks based upon poor customer service. My car IS there based upon every symptom described in your recall, but after over two weeks I still do not have my car. My interview of other mechanics informs me that the repair takes no more than four hours even if its worst case scenario.
- Air bags
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 in a serious injury to someone in the passenger seat. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
My vehicle has been having a hesitation problem for some time now. I have taken it to several mechanics and have not found the problem after spending several thousand dollars. I took it to the local dealer (brown hyundai) in laredo tx and they point to the catalytic converters (3) and the oxygen…
My vehicle has been having a hesitation problem for some time now. I have taken it to several mechanics and have not found the problem after spending several thousand dollars. I took it to the local dealer (brown hyundai) in laredo tx and they point to the catalytic converters (3) and the oxygen sensors. I have had a mechanic remove the catalytic converts and tell me there IS nothing wrong with the converters. the vehicle exhaust system reaches over 500 degrees. I have measured it with a heat gun. while I do not know what the proper temperature should be I know over 500 degrees IS way to high. while I went to pick up my hyundai at the dealer he told me they had just had 2 other vehicles xg350's with the exact problem. if you go on line and read some of the codes they refer too "band 1 and bank 2 system too lean", this IS a very common problem without an exact solution. I believe the code IS p0174 and p0171. both the mechanics I have hired and the dealer have checked the list of possible problems which include: intake air leaks oxygen sensors ignition misfiring fuel injectors fuel pressure mass air flow sensor. *tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
2003 hyundai xg350l. Consumer states while entering a turnaround the front end of the car collapsed *tgw the consumer stated when he exited the vehicle, he discovered the left front tire was askew and the axle was detached. the consumer stated the left front ball joint had sheared off. Apparently, the joint was sealed in a boot rather than having a fitting to lubricate it. *jb
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. the contact stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact sustained two shattered knee caps. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the contact did not inform the…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. the contact stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact sustained two shattered knee caps. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure and was still hospitalized. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 1/24/2012 *ln *tr
- Air bags › Side/window
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
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked, the front driver and passenger seat belt malfunctioned. The mechanism in which the shoulder strap travels through cut the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. The contact observed when the vehicle was parked, the front driver and passenger seat belt malfunctioned. The mechanism in which the shoulder strap travels through cut the seat belt. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to the seat belt mechanism. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The estimated repair cost for both seat belt mechanism replacements was $1,600. The failure mileage was 60,000.
- Air bags · Electrical system · Suspension
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…
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 damaged. The identical failure occurred when someone other than the owner was driving the vehicle and the rear passenger tire was damaged. There were no injuries during the failures. The dealer stated that the driver side air bag deployed while the vehicle was inoperative. The contact stated that there were various electrical malfunctions before the suspension failure occurred. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who stated that there were no mechanical problems. The current and failure mileages were 4,162.
- Air bags › Frontal
Passenger airbag light goes off due to something getting touched under the seat. many times when under warranty, they reset it. But it IS no longer under warranty I called to hyundai to see if this IS a defect and to see if the light on means their IS no airbag working and complain that if my kid…
Passenger airbag light goes off due to something getting touched under the seat. many times when under warranty, they reset it. But it IS no longer under warranty I called to hyundai to see if this IS a defect and to see if the light on means their IS no airbag working and complain that if my kid put his foot under the passenger chair or if a book went under it, it shouldn't trigger the airbag to shut off but no one ever got back to me. I called up the dealer and found out that the light on does mean the airbag IS off and they are not aware of a recall but this happens a lot. I think it IS a defect . why would make it so that anything can get under the seat to trigger wires to turn off important things.. I would hate to get in an accident and not have a passenger airbag... I am not sure when this first started and if st charles hyundai kept track of each time they fixed it for me. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the dealer stated that there was an internal failure with the air bag module and they replaced the sop module. approximately three months later, the air bag warning light…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai xg350. the contact noticed that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the dealer stated that there was an internal failure with the air bag module and they replaced the sop module. approximately three months later, the air bag warning light illuminated again. the dealer stated that there was a connection failure with the sensor and they made the repair. approximately five months later, the failure recurred. the dealer stated that they cleared the air bag light. the failure recurred three additional times. the dealer has been unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the current mileage IS 92,700 and failure mileage was 59,987.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
I have a hyundai xg350 2003. I had three incidents with it: two summers ago, I put the car in reverse and backed up few feet and stopped to look if it was clear to continue. My foot was on the brake, the car was stopped, then suddenly it lurched back, stopped then lurched back again and again…
I have a hyundai xg350 2003. I had three incidents with it: two summers ago, I put the car in reverse and backed up few feet and stopped to look if it was clear to continue. My foot was on the brake, the car was stopped, then suddenly it lurched back, stopped then lurched back again and again, finally it stopped. I reported it to the service people and they said no way that would happen. last summer, it did it again, but this time it lurched back only once. last september, backing out of the garage, I stopped, pressed hard on the brakes to let my wife in. She opened the passenger door half way and the car lurched violently backward, with my foot still pressed hard on the brakes. That caused the door to pin my wife against the chimney, then slid and pinned her against an old refrigerator stored in the garage. Luckily the car stopped but not before it caused injuries to my wife. I researched the internet and found several owners of hyundai xg350 reporting the exact same problems. *jb
- Vehicle speed control
The car has a problem with lurching/accelerating/jumping while the foot pressed firmly on the brake. I had this happen to me three times within a period of two years and 17K miles and I was able to duplicate it intentionally after a dozen tries. the third and last time it happened it almost…
The car has a problem with lurching/accelerating/jumping while the foot pressed firmly on the brake. I had this happen to me three times within a period of two years and 17K miles and I was able to duplicate it intentionally after a dozen tries. the third and last time it happened it almost killed my wife. I had the car in reverse and the car completely stopped with my foot pressed hard on the brakes. When my wife opened the passenger door to get into the passenger side of the car, the car lurched violently backward and pinned her between the door and a chimney, then pushed her further back and pressed her against an old refrigerator which IS stored in the garage. Luckily the car stopped. We had to take my wife to the emergency room. She suffered several bruises extreme swelling and needed surgery to drain the fluids in the swelling areas. *nm
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Dt: the doors were locking by themselves, with the key turned off and being parked. Took the car to the dealer, and they realigned the doors. The car doors locked with the key in the ignition and left running. made 5 complaints to the manufacturer already. The manufacture sent someone to look at…
Dt: the doors were locking by themselves, with the key turned off and being parked. Took the car to the dealer, and they realigned the doors. The car doors locked with the key in the ignition and left running. made 5 complaints to the manufacturer already. The manufacture sent someone to look at the car and said that there was nothing that they could do about it, the time limit for the lemon law has already passed. The manual says that the doors will not lock with the key in the ignition. *Ak *tt
- Air bags
The air bag warning stayed lit the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Car stalls on first start of the day. Rpm"s race over 2000 then down to stall. Problem occurs only on inital start.car has less than 15,000 miles.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Struck on drivers side.damaging both doors,roof,and b pillar.side impact airbags did not deploy.side impact airbag sensor had to be replaced when the auto was being repaired. Sensor was breaking away from it's mount. *la
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle would accererate without warning while brakes applied to slow down or stop. Driver hit another car in the rear and caused $6100 in damage. No one was injured. Car towed for damage repair and subsequently towed from collision shop to dealer. Dealer could find no problem. This problem occured 4 times since car was purchased in 4-03. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While braking vehicle accelerated. The consumer had to depress the brake pedal numerous times to decelerate. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. vehicle was involved in a collision as a result of the vehicle accelerating when the brakes were applied. *Ak *mr
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
My inlaws' car accelerated on its own causing an accident. *la
- Structure
The consumer had difficulty seeing the radio and air conditioner/heating display in the daylight. *mr difficulty seeing the clock display as well. *tt *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10059631Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10032908Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3RD gear fail safe.
- 10030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
- 10020912Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
- 10020878Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 10019638Oil leak at reduction brake piston cover.
- 10018184Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10017993Diagnosing dtc p1159 ( variable intake target position).
- 10016301Electronic throttle system (ets) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) update.
- 10015866Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10014323Fd46xg poly alkylen glycol (pag) oil specifications for air conditioning component replacement.
- 100117982001-2005 xg300/350 p0171, p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2).
- 10011790Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1178 -electronic throttle system (ets) motor power-open and p1118 (ets) motor.
- 10009777Fd46xg pag oil specifications for air conditioning component replacement.
- 10009750Change of alternator (generator) assembly.
- 10009152Unstable idle (simple diagnosis procedure for intermittently stuck closed egr solenoid valve).
- 100061762002-03 xg350 shudder or vibration during acceleration.*mr
- 10003502Air conditioning receiver drier replacement. Also including the 2004 xg350.
Every Hyundai XG350 model year
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