2005 Hyundai XG350: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 144 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (46% of complaints); the 2003 and 2004 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
144
owner complaints
1
fire reports
39,500
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: air bags (46%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 39,500 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)46% · 65 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)25% · 35 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)5% · 7 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)4% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)4% · 6 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)4% · 5 complaints
“The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and had holes and cracks in the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall as the VIN was not included. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Nov 2022
“The under body frame and oil container rotted and the frame came apart. Problem was noticed with oil change. I noticed that all of these models years were recalled except 2005 ... why not? They were virtually the same car. I want a repair or a rebate for this manufacturer problem since I have less then 100000 miles on this 15 year old car.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2022
“The engine cradle is rusting out it may affect the steering control and may cause a major accident. The control arms are mounted to the engine cradle.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2020
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“My subframe rusted straight through like the older models of the same car described I was told the problem over many years now but I took my car in recently to get an alignment and that's when it was discovered that it had rusted all the way through and was told it is not safe or usual the consumer stated the vehicle had the same recalled subframe, but the vehicle was not included in the recall. *js”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the passenger side frame was rotting away. The mechanic stated that the vehicle should no longer be driven. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and nothing could be done. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.”Owner report · Structure · May 2019
“Air bag light stays on --needs a recall -I have a friend who sued general motors after her husband was killed in a car wreck -won big time”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2018
“My 2005 hyundai xg350 has experienced sua, (sudden unwanted acceleration) twice in the last 3 months. This is a very serious and dangerous safety problem that has been reported to hyundai motor america and the NHTSA too many times. Twice, I pulled into a parking spot and while applying the brake, the car accelerated and I was unable to stop it , even when I stepped on the brake very hard. I wonder why, after so many complaints to hyundai motor america and the NHTSA, that this very dangerous safety issue didn't warrant a recall, since this problem goes back to 2006.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2018
“Mechanic tells me that the frame on my xg350 2005 is very badly rusted and unsafe to drive at 100k miles. All other years of this vehicle have a recall on this issue!! Why not the 2005 model? Obviously a manufacturer's problem. Many others report the same issue. Also, the air bag warning light is on. I have had this fixed once and it was expensive. Problem is reported many times by other owners.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving, which was a safety concern. The contact felt as if the air bags would deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (courtesy hyundai, 939 newport ave, pawtucket, ri 02861) where the wire harness and the driver's seat back were diagnosed as the cause of the failure and were replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 37,000. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire and exploded under the console where the stick shift was located. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 53,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 13 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2005 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
NHTSA has 144 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Hyundai XG350. The most complained-about area is air bags (46% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 39,500 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.