Does the 2003 Hyundai XG300 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Hyundai XG300, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG300?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2).

How many 2003 Hyundai XG300 complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Hyundai XG300 recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Hyundai XG300.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Hyundai XG300 recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 09V124000 · reported April 16, 2009 · Hyundai Motor Company · 188,282 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
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 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train4
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Vehicle speed control2
Steering1
Structure1
Visibility1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2007 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 50,016 miles
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…

Apr 25, 2007 · Power train · 71,000 miles
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…

Nov 28, 2006 · Visibility
WATER LEAKAGE CENTER REAR WINDOW FLOODING BACK SEATS, FLOOR AND TRUNK.

Jul 28, 2006 · Power train · 22,993 miles
HYUNDAI TIBURON GT V6 6 SPEED CLUTCH FAILED ONLY 22,993 MILES ON CAR NON WARRANTY $1974.70 TO FIX CAR...........

Jan 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…

XG300 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	4	65	6	0
2002	1	1	0	0
2003	1	8	0	0
2004	1	1	0	1

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Questions

Does the 2003 Hyundai XG300 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Hyundai XG300, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG300?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2).
How many 2003 Hyundai XG300 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2007.