Most common 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems
Share of the 144 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai XG350 complaints by model year
Best XG350 years: 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2005, 2002. Compare all years →
What 2005 Hyundai XG350 owners say
Air bags all 68 →
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 telling me about this dangerous repair needing done. …
"Takata recall"-my airbag light has been on for over 2 years! I bought my Hyundai xg350l in August 2012 from a dealership in maryland. In 2014, I started the car and the airbag light came on. It's been on ever since. The light only goes off when the car is off. I had open-heart surgery in June 2012 and was, and still am in fear of anything possibly hitting me in my chest! Therefore, I took the car to be checked at two different nationally-known auto repair business. I also took it to a Hyundai dealer. I have constantly been told there were many issues and complaints regarding the airbags for the Hyundai cars and to check on a possible recall soon. I'm still waiting for a recall on these defected airbags! I have major concerns about driving the car for this reason, but I really don't have any other choice. My driving is limited though. …
Speed control & acceleration all 40 →
My 2005 Hyundai XG350 has experienced sua, (sudden unwanted acceleration) twice in the last 3 months. This is a very serious and dangerous safety problem that has been reported to Hyundai motor America and the NHTSA too many times. Twice, I pulled into a parking spot and while applying the brake, the car accelerated and I was unable to stop it , even when I stepped on the brake very hard. I wonder why, after so many complaints to Hyundai motor America and the NHTSA, that this very dangerous safety issue didn't warrant a recall, since this problem goes back to 2006.
While following a line of cars through a local city street my car accelerated coming close to the car in front. I brake, the car did not respond. I used all my strength on the brake pedal and the car responded by going faster. To avoid a collision, I swerved to the right into a convenience store driveway. However, I hit the bumper of the car in front of me and this finally stopped my car. I read on a website that this is not an uncommon problem with this model. Why has there been no recall to solve this problem?
Brakes
While following a line of cars through a local city street my car accelerated coming close to the car in front. I brake, the car did not respond. I used all my strength on the brake pedal and the car responded by going faster. To avoid a collision, I swerved to the right into a convenience store driveway. However, I hit the bumper of the car in front of me and this finally stopped my car. I read on a website that this is not an uncommon problem with this model. Why has there been no recall to solve this problem?
2016 winnebago vista wfe30t, serial number 10e42u189473, built on 2016 Ford f53 motorhome chassis: the owner's manual states the transmission tow haul feature, "provides engine braking in all forward gears, which will slow your vehicle and assist you in controlling your vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, May downshift the transmission, slow your vehicle and control vehicle speed when descending a hill, without pressing the accelerator pedal. The amount of downshift braking provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is pressed." I have descended several 8 percent grades with transmission in the tow haul mode while applying heavy manual braking and the transmission has never downshifted to apply engine braking. Failure of the transmission to perform as designed could lead to brake failure. …
2005 Hyundai XG350 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Hyundai XG350 a good car?
Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 XG350 rates avoid: 3.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the XG350 at the same age. It is one of the XG350 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Hyundai XG350?
The air bags — 68 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › sensor/control module. Next are the speed control & acceleration (40) and brakes (10).
How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai XG350 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Hyundai XG350. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai XG350?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2005 and 2002. See the full Hyundai XG350 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 35,000 miles; 61% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.