There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Hyundai XG300L, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Hyundai XG300L problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
- Steering › Rack and Pinion — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Hyundai XG300L complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 152,000 miles · reported Dec 29, 2014
The car as we are coming off freeway ramp and we slowing down the car will die or even in the city when approaching light the car will die we have the car maintained on a regular basis. This is quite concerning especially when you have your children in the back seat and your car stall and you have cars approaching you fast.
Air Bags · at 68,051 miles · reported Dec 29, 2010
Air bag warning light illuminated. Air bag harness failed, causing air bags to be unable to deploy in case of accident. Parts had to be replaced. Old part retained by owner.
Steering · at 92,000 miles · reported Mar 31, 2008
The contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300l. While driving between 40-45 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle stalled shortly afterwards. He was able to restart the vehicle and pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a goodyear service center and the mechanic stated that the engine was blown and the oil level was very low; however, the failure was not caused by a lack of oil. The manufacturer would not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that none of the instrument panel lights illuminated to indicate…
Power Train · at 37,000 miles · reported Jun 29, 2007
The contact owns a 2001 hyundai xg300l. The contact stated that the vehicle will get stuck in third gear and go into safe mode. The failure occurs intermittently and the check engine light illuminates. The vehicle has not been diagnosed, however, a local kia mechanic stated that the cause of failure may be the transmission. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 43,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 20,800 miles · reported Aug 26, 2005
Dt: contact stated there was 20,800 miles on car and on 8-2-05 the service dealer told him the brake pads on the rear brakes worn out. Had new tires put on, and that was when they told him the calipers on the rear were corroded. The consumer received a notice from hyundai on 8-4-05 stating that they recommended that the calipers be inspected every 15,000 miles . The consumer was going by his manual which stated every 30,000 miles. The warranty does not cover vehicle because he failed to have it inspected; but was going by owner's manual, and he just received the notice from hyundai.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Hyundai XG300L have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Hyundai XG300L as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Hyundai XG300L?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,000 miles.
Are Hyundai recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.