2002 Hyundai XG350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai XG350. That ranks 3rd out of 6 XG350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints, 25%), typically at around 69,282 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 60owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Hyundai XG350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 25% | 69,282 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 18% | 60,892 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 10% | 34,125 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 10% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 8% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 8% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 7% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 7% | 64,784 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 5% | 106,600 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | 133,777 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 77,652 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 77,652 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 55,386 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension
Problem: 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.
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.
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 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: 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: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the driver's side rear upper control arm detached from the frame due to corrosion. The contact also stated that he noticed the driver's side rear tire leaning. The contact also stated that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not…
The torque converter & transmission fluid pump are known to be defective in this transmission, the f5a51 mitsubishi/hyundai transmission. Mine started going out recently, at 75k miles! This problem/defect is also very well known to hyundai/kia/mitsubishi and they choose to ignore the issue &…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. While driving 40 mph, a burning odor was detected inside the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was not sure of the origin of the odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or…
My hyundai xg 350 2002 had a little over 100,000 miles on it. On 2/12/2018, while driving on a route 17 south in mahwah, nj, i hear a high pitch cracking sound with a smoke coming out of the car and soon the car became disabled on the side of highway route 17 s leaking a engine oils all over the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v124000 (suspension); however, the dealer failed to repair the vehicle. The contact was given a buy back offer from the manufacturer, but declined the…
Other Hyundai XG350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XG350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XG350 | 144 | 0 |
| 2004 XG350 | 91 | 1 |
| 2003 XG350 | 20 | 3 |
| 2002 | 60 | 3 |
| 2001 XG350 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai XG350?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Hyundai XG350?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Hyundai XG350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG350 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.