Got an old Hyundai XG300 or XG350 to sell?
Air bags lead the XG's NHTSA file: 111 of its 412 owner complaints, and 65 of those are on the 2005, the final model year. Behind them comes vehicle speed control, with 71 complaints.
- Model years (EPA)
- 2001-2005
- EPA names
- XG300, XG350
- Complaints to NHTSA
- 412
- Year with the most complaints
- 2005 (144)
- Complaints naming the air bags
- 111
- Recall campaigns
- 6
The newest XG is a 2005. If yours is parked with a problem that costs more than the car, we buy whole non-running and junk cars, with free pickup anywhere in the US.
What the XG is
EPA lists the XG as the XG300 and XG350. Wikipedia covers the XG as the third generation of the Hyundai Grandeur, coded XG. That generation's production ran from 1998 to 2005, with assembly in Asan, South Korea, among other plants. Wikipedia lists Delta V6 engines of 2.0, 2.5 and 2.7 liters and a 3.0 Sigma V6 for the generation. EPA data has the XG in the US for the 2001-2005 model years.
Problems by model year
2001-2002
The 2001 has 81 complaints, led by engine and cooling (15) and the electrical system (13). Its recalls:
- 01V362: some powertrain control modules had a condenser installed incorrectly. Dealers inspect and replace the module if needed. The 1,963 vehicles in this campaign may include other models.
- 02V105: movement of the side air bag wiring can turn on the air bag warning light. Dealers fasten the harnesses to the seat frames. The 145,355 vehicles in this campaign may include other models.
- 01V307: the wrong tire pressure placard.
The 2002 has 65 complaints, led by air bags (13) and suspension (11). On 2002-2003 cars, 04V178 and 04V369 add a fuel tank valve so fuel can't spill in a rollover. Those campaigns cover 263,968 and 919 vehicles across several models.
2003-2005
Vehicle speed control comes to the front here: 6 complaints on the 2003, 17 on the 2004 and 35 on the 2005. Air bags rise with it, from 6 to 17 to 65. The 2004 reports 16 crashes, the most of any XG year. No recall campaign is listed for the 2005.
The recall that matters most on a car this age is 09V124. It covers 2001-2004 XGs from salt-belt states, where the front sub-frame can corrode. Dealers measure its thickness, inspect it and replace it if needed.
Complaints and recalls by model year
By October 10, 2026, NHTSA had these Hyundai XG reports on file. They come from owners and do not prove a defect or rate reliability. The 2005 XG has had the fewest years on the road, yet it has the most complaints. Two complaints are filed under model years outside the EPA range.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes reported | Recall campaigns | Most-named component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 81 | 7 | 4 | Engine and cooling (15) |
| 2002 | 65 | 9 | 3 | Air bags (13) |
| 2003 | 28 | 6 | 3 | Speed control and air bags (6 each) |
| 2004 | 92 | 16 | 1 | Speed control and air bags (17 each) |
| 2005 | 144 | 13 | 0 | Air bags (65) |
| 2000 and 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Structure, air bags (1 each) |
Worth fixing at this age?
Look the VIN up first on NHTSA's recall site. Then look underneath: on a salt-belt XG, sub-frame rust can end the car. Our rotted frame guide explains when it does. If not, weigh the written XG repair quote against the going rate for a running XG of the same year. Old or high mileage covers that call.
Selling the XG whole
- Note whether it's an XG300 or XG350, plus the VIN, mileage and what's wrong.
- Get an offer online, or call (877) 421-6008.
- Tell us where the XG sits and if its wheels still turn. Flat tires after years parked are common and worth mentioning.
- Leave it whole, catalytic converter and wheels included. Say what's missing.
- Sign the title over and show ID when the truck arrives. Title lost? See selling with no title.
Also on this site: the Sonata, the Genesis, and every Hyundai we cover.
Questions people ask
- Which XG years have the most complaints?
- The 2005, the last year, with 144 NHTSA complaints. The 2004 (92) and the 2001 (81) follow, counted on October 10, 2026. Air bags lead the 2005 with 65 complaints.
- Is there a rust recall on the XG?
- Yes. Under campaign 09V124, dealers check 2001-2004 XG300 and XG350 sedans and Sonatas for rust on the front sub-frame when the car was first sold or registered in a salt-belt state. Sonatas are part of the 188,282 figure.
- Will you buy an XG that has been sitting for years?
- Yes. We buy whole non-running and junk cars, with free pickup anywhere in the US. Tell us if the tires are flat and whether it rolls.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from one of these. Checked October 11, 2026.
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints flat file (FLAT_CMPL.zip), downloaded October 10, 2026 nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 01V307: tire pressure placard, 2001 XG nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 01V362: powertrain control module, 2001 XG nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 02V105: side air bag wiring, 2001 XG nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 04V178: fuel tank valve, 2002-2003 nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 04V369: fuel tank valve, 2002-2003 nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA recall 09V124: front sub-frame corrosion, 2001-2004 XG300/XG350 and Sonata nhtsa.gov
- EPA fuel economy data (model years and versions) fueleconomy.gov
- Wikipedia: Hyundai Grandeur, third generation (XG) en.wikipedia.org