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2001 Hyundai XG300 Air bags Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
15%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
21,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Hyundai XG300, 15% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Driving 65 MPH on a major interstate when vehicle #1 drove across interstate, vehicle #2 t-boned vehicle #1, and I struck vehicle #2 from behind at approximately 45 MPH. Totaled vehicle and air bags never deployed. Neck, back, shoulder, and left elbow injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10903462, filed 2016-09, 300,000 miles

“Traveling at 45 to 55 MPH, engine stalled and check engine light came on. It LED to lost of power and acceleration on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, because the engine light continued to illuminate. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated, there was a cracking sound under the vehicle, there was a wind noise and a vibration coming from the vehicle. The injectors, gaskets, ignition sensor and throttle body were replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10059659, filed 2004-02, 13,173 miles

“- the contact owns a 2001 Hyundai, XG300. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a new battery and during the diagnose discovered an air module error code and the indicator light turned on. There were no prior failures or indicator lights. The contact's current mileage is 18,000. The dealer then advised the owner that the entire air bag module had to be replaced and that he/she was unsure about the air bag's capability during an accident. The dealer and the manufacturer agreed that the warranty should cover the air bag module. …”

NHTSA complaint #10178830, filed 2007-01, 18,000 miles

“1. Have had brakes replaced and rotors recalibrated twice and still have vibration upon braking. Dealership says I'm not braking properly and causing brakes to overheat, which causing rotors to warp. I've been braking the same way for 35 years and never had this problem. 2. Air conditioner still does not cool properly and has been in shop several times. Dealership says there is a leak in the A/C coolant, but they cannot find it. 3. Car continually stutters at high speeds, dealership has replaced numerous parts, but problem persists. 4. Engine began making clacking noise about 2 months ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #10165481, filed 2006-08

“Note - reported airbag failure earlier, this is an additional problem. On oct 11th, during a rain storm two dogs walked into the roadway in front of my car. I hit the brakes, and had plenty of pedal yet the car continued onward. My initial reaction was that I had plenty of time to stop but quickly it became apparent that I could not. I attempted to swerve to the right hopeing that I would slow the vehicle enough to go around the dogs. The car barely slowed and I continued off the roadway striking a pole perhaps 100 feet off of the roadway. …”

NHTSA complaint #758887, filed 2002-03

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20011015%

Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai XG300

Engine cooling
17 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Interior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai XG300

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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