Most common 2002 Hyundai XG350 problems
Share of the 60 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai XG350 complaints by model year
Best XG350 years: 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2005, 2002. Compare all years →
2002 Hyundai XG350 recalls (3)
Suspension
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…
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…
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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.
Remedy: 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
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2002 Hyundai XG350 owners say
Air bags
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 been diagnosed by the dealer. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 77,652. Updated 10/16/08. The consumer had other problems with the vehicle prior to the accident. The check engine light illuminated, the rear view mirror needed to be tightened, the front headlight had condensation. Updated 10/17/08.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated when turning a corner at various speeds, the vehicle would lose traction. The vehicle was previously involved in a crash as a result of the failure. The contact had all four tires replaced in an attempt to correct the failure but to no avail. Most recently, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer advised there was a shortage in the system. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer for a second opinion and was advised that the air bag possibly was not present in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
Engine & cooling
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 repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
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 shop, they found out that the the bottom part of the engine got cracked with a adult-fist size hole leaking engine oils all over the place. The owner of the body shop mentioned that it is his first time to see the engine got cracked with such a big hole. It appears that the engine has a major defect and could have caused a major problem unless the driver quickly moved the car to the road side before it became completely disabled. I feel so lucky that it didn't happen while my wife or my daughters were driving, and it happened to me, while I was driving. …
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated when turning a corner at various speeds, the vehicle would lose traction. The vehicle was previously involved in a crash as a result of the failure. The contact had all four tires replaced in an attempt to correct the failure but to no avail. Most recently, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer advised there was a shortage in the system. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer for a second opinion and was advised that the air bag possibly was not present in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
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 yet taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called mccarthy blue springs Hyundai (3000 nw s outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015) and informed them of the failure and schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 224,000.
2002 Hyundai XG350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Hyundai XG350 a good car?
Based on 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2002 XG350 rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the XG350 at the same age. It is one of the XG350 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Hyundai XG350?
The air bags — 15 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about side/window. Next are the engine & cooling (11) and suspension (11).
How many recalls does the 2002 Hyundai XG350 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2002 Hyundai XG350, the most recent from April 16, 2009 (suspension). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai XG350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2002. See the full Hyundai XG350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2002 Hyundai XG350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 29% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.