Most common 2003 Hyundai XG350 problems
Share of the 20 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 →
2003 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 2003 Hyundai XG350 owners say
Air bags
Tl driver owns a 2003 Hyundai XG350. The owner of the vehicle received a recall notice for the suspension (09V124000). Prior to receiving the notice, the driver stated that the vehicle was hard to control and the brakes began locking which caused her to hit a curb. The passenger front tire was damaged. The identical failure occurred when someone other than the owner was driving the vehicle and the rear passenger tire was damaged. There were no injuries during the failures. The dealer stated that the driver side air bag deployed while the vehicle was inoperative. The contact stated that there were various electrical malfunctions before the suspension failure occurred. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who stated that there were no mechanical problems. The current and failure mileages were 4,162.
Struck on drivers side.damaging both doors,roof,and b pillar.side impact airbags did not deploy.side impact airbag sensor had to be replaced when the auto was being repaired. Sensor was breaking away from it's mount.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact sustained two shattered knee caps. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure and was still hospitalized. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 1/24/2012
Vehicle would accererate without warning while brakes applied to slow down or stop. Driver hit another car in the rear and caused $6100 in damage. No one was injured. Car towed for damage repair and subsequently towed from collision shop to dealer. Dealer could find no problem. This problem occured 4 times since car was purchased in 4-03.
Electrical system
Tl driver owns a 2003 Hyundai XG350. The owner of the vehicle received a recall notice for the suspension (09V124000). Prior to receiving the notice, the driver stated that the vehicle was hard to control and the brakes began locking which caused her to hit a curb. The passenger front tire was damaged. The identical failure occurred when someone other than the owner was driving the vehicle and the rear passenger tire was damaged. There were no injuries during the failures. The dealer stated that the driver side air bag deployed while the vehicle was inoperative. The contact stated that there were various electrical malfunctions before the suspension failure occurred. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who stated that there were no mechanical problems. The current and failure mileages were 4,162.
Car stalls on first start of the day. RPM"s race over 2000 then down to stall. Problem occurs only on inital start.car has less than 15,000 miles.
2003 Hyundai XG350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 24 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Hyundai XG350 a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 XG350 rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the XG350 at the same age. It is one of the best XG350 years by this measure. 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 2003 Hyundai XG350?
The air bags — 7 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › sensor/control module. Next are the speed control & acceleration (6) and electrical system (3).
How many recalls does the 2003 Hyundai XG350 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2003 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 2003 Hyundai XG350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 17,000 miles; 65% 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.