2005 Hyundai XG350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XG350 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Hyundai XG350. That is the most of any XG350 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (68 complaints, 47%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 144owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 68 | 47% | 43,000 | “air bag” (69%) | $1,200 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 28% | 14,350 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 6% | 2,431 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | 93,159 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 5% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% | 139,750 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 4% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 46,623 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 2% | 72,659 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 68,764 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 37,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | 47,034 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Hyundai XG350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Hyundai XG350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign…
1) The vehicle idle is too high. It jerks forward every time I'm at a stop then I want to go forward. I have almost ran into the back of other cars while waiting at a stop sign. 2) The bolts and Subframe is coming detached from the car. It has been confirmed by dealership and franchise auto repair…
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.
Other Hyundai XG350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 XG350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 144 | 0 |
| 2004 XG350 | 91 | 1 |
| 2003 XG350 | 20 | 3 |
| 2002 XG350 | 60 | 3 |
| 2001 XG350 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai XG350?
Owners most often report air bags, vehicle speed control, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 68 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai XG350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Hyundai XG350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XG350 model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.