2003 Hyundai Xg300 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:clutch Assembly (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Visibility:windshield (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Visibility/Wiper 2024-02-14 · 24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, w
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-10-13 · 23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
Structure:body 2023-04-24 · 23-BD-007H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
hyundai applies a paint protection film (ppf) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. it provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. in rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the ppf. these spots are the result of moist
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-10-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 50,016 mi“writer has a 2003 sonata. my drivers rear caliper would wear down the brake pads very fast and the others would be like new. after 2 visits the caliper was replaced. after 2 days of sitting in the garage i'd back the car up and hear grinding. the dealer said it was just rust on the rotor and it stopped after driving a few minutes. after being put i…”
2007-04-25 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 71,000 mi“my 2003 hyundai santa fe has 71,000 miles on it and i'm having problems with the clutch. now from doing a little research online i find that i am not the only one. i am a part time student, and work a full time job, but replacing my clutch is a bit expensive and i do not believe that i can afford it. if many people are having clutch or transmission…”
2006-11-28 · Visibility:windshield“water leakage center rear window flooding back seats, floor and trunk. *jb…”
2006-07-28 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 22,993 mi“hyundai tiburon gt v6 6 speed clutch failed only 22,993 miles on car non warranty $1974.70 to fix car...........*jb…”
2006-01-28 · Vehicle Speed Control“purchased vehicle 9-5-03. first occurrence of violent engine surges occurred on 9-18-03. dealership could not duplicate the problem ,and told me it should be okay. engine surges/shifts occurred randomly over the next few months with another dangerous occurrence in december 2005 at crowded shopping mall. dealership each time told me that unless t…”
2005-10-24 · Power Train:clutch Assembly“2003 hyundai tiburon gt v6 2.7 liter purchased used with approx. 40,000 miles on it. purchased extended warranty from dealership. 2 1/2 weeks later the clutch went out. towed back to dealership. told that clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel needed to be replaced $1900 not covered under warranty. told that was due to driving habits. found out …”
2005-09-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,000 mi“my hyundai 2003 xg 350 had incidents of lurching powerfully forward or backward even though my foot would be pressed hard on the brakes. it happened three times. the third time it did it, i had it in reverse with my foot on the brakes and while my wife was trying to enter the car on the passenger seat side, the car rabbit jumbed backward and cause …”
2005-03-04 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · 57,000 mi“while turning the vehicle lost power steering.. consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.