2001 Hyundai Xg300l Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Hyundai Xg300l. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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
Total complaints13

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-12-26

“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. *tr”

AIR BAGS · reported 2010-12-22

“Tl*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…”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION · reported 2008-03-01

“Tl*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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-03-01

“Tl*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…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2007-02-02

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · reported 2005-08-02

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 2005-08-02

“I have taken my car to the dealer on 3 occasions because I can feel a very rough jerk when the transmission shifts at speeds between 30 and 45 mph and/or again at 50-65 mph. I am about to make a 4th appointment for the same problem. The service dates are 9/29/03 odometer = 35831; 3/27/04 odometer…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 2004-10-10
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Hyundai Xg300l as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.