Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai XG350, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags15
- Suspension11
- Engine and engine cooling8
- Vehicle speed control6
- Power train6
- Fuel system, gasoline5
- Electrical system5
- Structure4
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Engine3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2002 Hyundai XG350 failed the safety check 2.97% of the time — 48% more often than the average 2002 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 97,350 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.6 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 290 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| XG350 · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 14.9 | 9.8 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2002 Hyundai XG350.
| 2009123 23 Apr 2009 | Structure On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador),… |
| 2004130 13 Apr 2004 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, the fuel tank assembly valve may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 2002 Hyundai XG350: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637035 | SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM (ETS) INITIALIZATION AND RADIO INTERFERENCE FIELD FIX. *TT |
| 636806 | SUBJECT REGARDING FULL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAGNOSIS. *TT |
| 635819 | SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *TT |
| 633912 | SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR PART DESCRIPTION CORRECTION. *JG |
| 633853 | SUBJECT REGARDING REAR STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT-NOISE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *JG |
| 633822 | SUBJECT REGARDING COOLING SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM CORRECTION. *JG |
| 633816 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFTRONIC DIAGNOSIS. *JG |
| 633812 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPROGRAMING. *JG |
| 633785 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *JG |
| 633779 | SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) WIRING LENGTH CHANGE. *JG |
| 633775 | SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY AND BATTERY COVER CHANGE. *JG |
| 633764 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125 DIAGNOSIS. *JG |
| 633762 | SUBJECT REGARDING CHANGE OF FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING, BRACKET AND CLAMP. *JG |
| 632173 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM (ETS) INITIALIZATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATE. *TT |
| 631486 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK-REVERSE OR PARK-DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *SLC |
| 631418 | CONCERNS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFTRONIC DIAGNOSIS. *YH |
| 631411 | INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH |
| 631407 | SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT REPROGRAMMING FOR SMOOTHER FEELING ACCELERATION. *YH |
| 631405 | INFORMATION ON FULL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAGNOSIS. *YH |
| 629503 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH OR DELAYED PARK-REVERSE OR PARK-DRIVE ENGAGEMENT IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *SLC |
| 622386 | ELECTRONIC THROTTLE SYSTEM (ETS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) UPDATE. *TT |
| 622385 | P1151 (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR -- ECM). *TT |
| 615619 | INTEGRATED MEMORY SYSTEM (IMS) OPERATION. *TT *MJ |
| 10251285 | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades. |
| 10247189 | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
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