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Hyundai XG350Model year report

2003 Hyundai XG350 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Hyundai XG350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2003 Hyundai XG350. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (6) and electrical system (3). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 65% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “The airbag light stays on. I have read numerous other complaints about this. There appears to be no solution to prevent the light from coming back on, despite different attempts to fix the problem. I understand if my vehicle is involved in an accident,the airbag will not deploy, which could result in a serious injury to someone in the passenger seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10563738, filed 2014-02, 68,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The car has a problem with lurching/accelerating/jumping while the foot pressed firmly on the brake. I had this happen to me three times within a period of two years and 17k miles and I was able to duplicate it intentionally after a dozen tries. The third and last time it happened it almost killed my wife. I had the car in reverse and the car completely stopped with my foot pressed hard on the brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10146822, filed 2006-01, 17,000 miles

Electrical system: “The 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10292897, filed 2009-11, 4,162 miles

Suspension: “I was recently the victim of a near catastrophic mechanical failure while operating my 2003 Hyundai xg350l. I noticed the steering pulling hard to one direction, which made me take it for a tire inspection. The inspection revealed I needed a wheel alignment. The mechanic pointed out that the entire sub-frame was corroded and that it needed to be replaced, while investigating parts and prices, I discovered that there is a standing recall on this model Hyundai for the exact problem I discovered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11093834, filed 2018-05, 98,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

65% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,004 and 60,000 miles.

18%0–1041%10–256%25–5018%50–7518%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2003520052007201020132018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2003 Hyundai XG350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XG350 FWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152418$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Hyundai XG350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai XG350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200514435,0000—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20049150,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20032017,0003—18—Stable
20026060,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Hyundai XG350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Hyundai XG350 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2003 Hyundai XG350 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Hyundai XG350 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 6.

Has the 2003 Hyundai XG350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2003 Hyundai XG350 get?

The EPA rates the 2003 Hyundai XG350 (XG350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Hyundai XG350 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,004 and 60,000 miles; 65% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.