Model year record
2005 Hyundai XG350 recalls & problems
The 2005 Hyundai XG350 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 144 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is air bags (71 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2005 Hyundai XG350.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2005 Hyundai XG350 4-DR. w/SAB
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
XG350
| City / highway | 16 / 24 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module; Frontal | 71 | 41,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 40 | 14,350 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission | 9 | 2,431 mi |
| StructureBody; Frame and members | 8 | 93,158 mi |
| Electrical systemWiring; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 7 | 16,000 mi |
| Service brakes | 7 | 59,000 mi |
| Suspension | 7 | 139,750 mi |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 6 | 2,500 mi |
| Unknown or other | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 46,623 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicPedals and linkages; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module | 3 | — |
| Tires | 3 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Suspension
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.
- Suspension
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 Number: 12V345000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System Other). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
- Air bagsCrash
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 places (2 of them) that the car motor is knocking around and the subframe is loose! I've currently spent over $2000 alone in repairs on the suspension, rack and pinion & oil leak & manifold intake issues since purchase in 2019. Besides the check engine light turning on and off, there was no prior warning of the subframe and/or it's bolts being rusted out prior to purchase or prior to mechanics…
- Unknown or other
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.
- Suspension
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
- Structure › Body
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.
- Air bags
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 complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.