KnownCarProblems2005 Hyundai XG350 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Hyundai XG350, most often about the air bags (47% of complaints, typically around 43,000 miles). It is the most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000.
Complaints144
Recalls0
Crashes reported13
Fires reported1
Injuries reported5
Most common 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems
Air bags
68 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The airbag warning light went on indicating that the airbags were not functioning. The problem was corrected however it continues to reoccur and has occured 8 times over the last two years. Hyundai has "fixed" the problem by adjusting a connector under the seat however the porblem continues to reoccur. It has now…
Air bag indicator light on dashboard remains illuminated due to manufacturer defect of harness being too short to accommodate movement in driver and passenger seat. I have taken my vehicle in to repair shops and they have verified this defect. They quoted me over 700.00 to fix this issue. They said the entire module…
Speed control
40 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 14,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
: the contact stated the vehicle stalled upon acceleration for the first 5-10 minutes the vehicle was driven. After pumping the accelerator pedal a few times, the vehicle would start. The dealership was aware of the problem and determined this was a characteristic of the vehicle. Updated 10/4/2006 - the consumer…
Vehicle speed control is erratic and cannot be predicted on occasion. Sometimes the vehicle will jump quickly at the smallest touch of the accelerator and other times it will not move faster than about 5 MPH no matter how much the throttle is pressed. This causes serious safety issues as entering a roadway can be…
Brakes
10 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the warning lamp illuminated. Upon releasing the brake pedal, the warning lamp turned off. The contact stated that the failure progressed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
On few occasions I experienced faulty activation of ABS brakes driving at a low speed. Last time it was at a speed lower than 10 MPH when I was not even pushing brake pedal. Abs activated for few seconds while driving. Researching on internet it appears that my problem is not unique. Should there be a recall or at…
Transmission
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Initially (2) times there was no response from engine when gas pedal depressed, we have had 3-4 incidents of when stopped at intersection, or driving slowly in parking lot engine surges and breaks had to be applied severely to prevent car from hitting other cars, the last incident was the transmission would not shift…
- the contact stated that no matter how far down she pushes the accelerator her vehicle will not go over 15 -20 MPH. The contact stated that she has contacted the dealer approximately 6 times and she was told that they cannot do anything until the check engine light comes on. The contact says that the problem occurs…
Engine
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Car driven for 6 miles. Engine shut off for 1 hour. Restarted car and shifted to dive. Car moved forward without problem. Traveled 3/4 mile and stopped at traffic light behind some cars. Had right foot on brake pedal, car started to move forward, pressed pedal harder but car continued to move forward. Noticed rpms at…
Throttle becomes sporadic and unstable. Problem occurs once car has reached operating temperature and is restarted. This is a safety issue due to vehicle surging forward or not responding. Manufacturer has not resolved this issue even after several attempts.
Body and structure
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right and it was difficult to keep the wheels straight. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cradle that supported the engine was rusted and…
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…
Electrical
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
- the contact states that while driving he can't read the temperature gauge or fan speed located under the radio on the dashboard. The contact only experiences this problem during the day he does not experience it at all at night. The manufacturer stated that they couldn't do anything about it, that is the vehicle's…
: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated frequently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that there were air bag wiring problems underneath the driver side seat. The air bag wiring was disconnected when the seat was adjusted. The dealer readjusted the sensor, which did not remedy the problem.…
Suspension
7 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the front suspension arm on the passenger side fractured, causing the wheel to become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Hyundai XG350 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Hyundai XG350
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai XG350?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (68 complaints, typically around 43,000 miles); speed control (40 complaints, typically around 14,500 miles); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai XG350 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Hyundai XG350. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Hyundai XG350?
- It is the most complained-about XG350 model year since 2000, with 144 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.