2003 Hyundai Xg300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Suspension
What's wrong, in plain English: Parts can break and cause loss of control. 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, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN…
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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…
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2003 XG300.
- Book a repair at any authorized Hyundai dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 09V124000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-633-5151.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary: 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, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 089. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (4), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/21/2007 · Brakes
WRITER HAS A 2003 SONATA. MY DRIVERS REAR CALIPER WOULD WEAR DOWN THE BRAKE PADS VERY FAST AND THE OTHERS WOULD BE LIKE NEW. AFTER 2 VISITS THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED. AFTER 2 DAYS OF SITTING IN THE GARAGE I'D BACK THE CAR UP AND HEAR GRINDING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS JUST RUST ON THE ROTOR AND IT STOPPED AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES. AFTER BEING PUT IN STORAGE…
04/25/2007 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY 2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS 71,000 MILES ON IT AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH. NOW FROM DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE I FIND THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I AM A PART TIME STUDENT, AND WORK A FULL TIME JOB, BUT REPLACING MY CLUTCH IS A BIT EXPENSIVE AND I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT I CAN AFFORD IT. IF MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING CLUTCH OR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS…
11/28/2006 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
WATER LEAKAGE CENTER REAR WINDOW FLOODING BACK SEATS, FLOOR AND TRUNK. *JB
07/28/2006 · Transmission / drivetrain
HYUNDAI TIBURON GT V6 6 SPEED CLUTCH FAILED ONLY 22,993 MILES ON CAR NON WARRANTY $1974.70 TO FIX CAR...........*JB
01/28/2006 · Vehicle Speed Control
PURCHASED VEHICLE 9-5-03. FIRST OCCURRENCE OF VIOLENT ENGINE SURGES OCCURRED ON 9-18-03. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ,AND TOLD ME IT SHOULD BE OKAY. ENGINE SURGES/SHIFTS OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS WITH ANOTHER DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE IN DECEMBER 2005 AT CROWDED SHOPPING MALL. DEALERSHIP EACH TIME TOLD ME THAT UNLESS THEY COULD…
10/24/2005 · Transmission / drivetrain
2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT V6 2.7 LITER PURCHASED USED WITH APPROX. 40,000 MILES ON IT. PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM DEALERSHIP. 2 1/2 WEEKS LATER THE CLUTCH WENT OUT. TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP. TOLD THAT CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, AND FLYWHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED $1900 NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. TOLD THAT WAS DUE TO DRIVING HABITS. FOUND OUT THROUGH R…
09/13/2005 · Brakes
MY HYUNDAI 2003 XG 350 HAD INCIDENTS OF LURCHING POWERFULLY FORWARD OR BACKWARD EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WOULD BE PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKES. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE THIRD TIME IT DID IT, I HAD IT IN REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND WHILE MY WIFE WAS TRYING TO ENTER THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE, THE CAR RABBIT JUMBED BACKWARD AND CAUSE HER INJUR…
03/04/2005 · Steering
WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING.. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK