KnownCarProblems2002 Hyundai XG350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai XG350, most often about the air bags (25% of complaints, typically around 69,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2002 Hyundai XG350 problems
Air bags
15 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Hyundai motor corporation air bag wiring harness connector defect. Numerous Hyundai motor cars, XG350, sonata, etc. Have faulty connectors which prevent the airbag system from working. More than one dealer has stated in written service reports(available for review) the problems lie in a faulty airbag wiring connector…
When t boned at 40 MPH the side air bags did not deploy, and the engine dropped. Vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Engine
11 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Hyundai XG350. While the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking spot, he was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle traveling 45 MPH. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. None of the air bags deployed. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The vehicle has not…
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 place. At the body…
Suspension
11 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
: the contact stated that when the vehicle hit a bump, the engine audibly moved up and down within the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the engine mounts were weak and needed to be replaced. Updated 8/14/2006 - the vehicles shock absorbers had to be…
Left rear drivers side "thumping" noise as car neared the 60,000. Mile mark, it seems that this is reported b y Hyundai as a worn shock bushing which wear out naturally (Hyundai's wording) and needs replacing, other friends having hyundais have gone well past 60k and have not had this issue, but we certainly will…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Fuel filler not allowing fuel to enter fuel tank without clicking off, vent on gas tank to charcoal filter is not functioning correctly. Clicks off like tank is full when trying to fill gas into filler tube. Hyundai admits they are aware of this issue.
The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel, the fuel spewed back out of the filler neck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel valve was clogged with charcoal drops and as a result, the valves would need to be replaced and the lines would need to…
Speed control
6 complaints · 10%New 2003 hyundia XG350 sudden acceleration when starting off from a stop. Car starts off slow then suddenly accelerates causing the car to lunge forward. May cause rear end crashes . We have had many close calls especially in bumper to bumper traffic. Dealer is un-able to correct. Says this is an engineering problem…
The engine has periods where it will accelerate on its own. The engine will run rough while at the same time the rpms will increase dramatically. The vehicle will lurch forward with only control of the brake preventing an accident. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership for the 6th time. This time was only two…
Transmission
6 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
When the brake pedal was depressed vehicle launched forward. Dealership installed a rebuilt transmission, but the problem recurred.
: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the axle fractured under normal road conditions. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who provided no resolution. There were no injuries sustained. Updated01/10/06.
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components.
When the brake pedal was depressed vehicle launched forward. Dealership installed a rebuilt transmission, but the problem recurred.
When the brakes are applied at high speeds there is pulsation. Dealer says the brakes need grounding. It was later determined that the rotors were pitted and out of round. The dealer machined the rotors twice.
Electrical
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
The consumer stated within two years the alternator was replaced four times. Please provide additional information. The battery failed four times due to the alternator failure when the vehicle gets to operating temperature.
The air bag light stayed on after starting the car - all else seemed ok. I called the dealer and he said it was not important that a connector had probably just come loose and that the air bag would probably still work if needed. When I took it to the dealer he removed the driver's side seat and said he found a broken…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls
Suspension
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 ce
Full defect 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 lo
Fuel system: storage
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Hyundai XG350
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai XG350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (15 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); suspension (11 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Hyundai XG350 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 16, 2009 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Hyundai XG350?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000, with 60 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.