2001 Hyundai XG Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XG years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai XG. That is the most of any XG model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 56,121 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Hyundai XG problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1 · ~56,121 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~56,121 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%56,121——
Engine and Engine Cooling150%56,121——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Hyundai XG recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Hyundai XG.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt: 2001 hyundai xg. The consumer states the vehicle has had engine troubles all summer long. The vehicle would lunge while sitting at a stop light. The timing belt has been changed twice; the engine was coughing, gagging and idling funny. Spark plugs, spark plug wires and coils were replaced to…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 6, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10135817

While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that master cylinder needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that master cylinder was replaced, but the…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10083691

Other Hyundai XG years

← 2000 XG · 2002 XG →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 XG20
200120
2000 XG10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai XG?

Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Hyundai XG?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Hyundai XG a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.