Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 144 | 3.7× | — | Airbag | Avoid |
| 2004 | 44 | −47% | 1 | Airbag | Good |
| 2003 | 20 | −60% | 3 | Airbag | Good |
| 2002 | 60 | 1.9× | 3 | Airbag | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median XG350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai XG350 problems
Latest Hyundai XG350 recalls
Suspension
Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode…
Remedy: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional…
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly May not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage May occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on October 5, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that May not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage May occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on June 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai XG350 should you avoid?
2005 and 2002 — these years have the most complaints relative to other XG350 years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2005.
What is the best year for the Hyundai XG350?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other XG350 years at the same age, followed by 2004. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai XG350 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the air bags (104), speed control & acceleration (64) and suspension (26). Airbag complaints peak in the 2005 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai XG350 had?
3 recalls across 2002–2005. The model year with the most is 2002. See all Hyundai XG350 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.