Total Complaints
3 filings
HYUNDAI XG · model year
2002 HYUNDAI XG
3 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002HYUNDAIXG carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 XG is vehicle speed control with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 37 investigation files overlapping the 2002 XG, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20091204SUSPENSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI XGV50L. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THERE WAS A MASSIVE WAITING LIST WITH APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THE SERVICE REMEDY REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD. THERE WERE CONCERNS OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND THE UNCERTAINTY OF TRANSPORTATION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mileage: 46,000
20040706CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A POLE. THEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE SHIFTER INTO DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.*AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANICE INDICATED THAT WHILE TALKING WITH OTHER HYUNDAI MECHANICS THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC DRIVE WIRE OR ELECTRONIC SENSOR COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 32,800
20040706CrashAIR BAGS
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. PLACED FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INTO A POLE. THEN THE CONSUMER PUT THE SHIFTER INTO DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.*AK THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANICE INDICATED THAT WHILE TALKING WITH OTHER HYUNDAI MECHANICS THEY STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC DRIVE WIRE OR ELECTRONIC SENSOR COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 32,800
Compare 2002HYUNDAIXG to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 HYUNDAI XG have?▼
The 2002 HYUNDAI XG has 3 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 HYUNDAI XG?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 HYUNDAI XG is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2002 HYUNDAI XG safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.