Hyundai XG350 Problems by Year
Hyundai XG350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XG350 year: 2002, 2004, 2005. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 XG350: 144 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 XG350: 91 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 XG350: 60 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2006 XG350: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 XG350: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 XG350: 20 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai XG350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 113 | 6 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 74 | 4 | 26 |
| Suspension | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 26 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 4 | 2 |
| Power Train | 21 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Hyundai XG350 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Hyundai XG350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 XG350 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 XG350 | 144 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 XG350 | 91 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 XG350 | 20 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 XG350 | 60 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 XG350 | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai XG350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (60), 2004 (91), 2005 (144) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical XG350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai XG350?
Air Bags, with 113 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai XG350 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.