Major Problems with Hyundai XG350 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Hyundai XG350 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

Custom-fit Add-ons

Torque wrench
Mechanic tool set
Tool box

Best and Worst Years for Hyundai XG350

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Hyundai XG350.

Model Year	Complaints
2005 XG350	139
2004 XG350	67
2003 XG350	20
2002 XG350	58

Worst 3 Hyundai XG350 complaints

2002 Hyundai XG350 FRONTAL Victims: 2

2002 Hyundai XG350 SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 2 Mileage: 60000 miles

2005 Hyundai XG350 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 2 Mileage: 65450 miles

Browse Hyundai XG350 complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Hyundai XG350 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS airbag light continues to illuminate. when lit the airbags will not function. i have been in the dealership 5 times	89 ~ 50528 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: contact states when the accelerator is pushed vehicle accelerated excessivley. the only way to remedy this situation when it...	62 ~ 29673 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. while driving at approximately 5 mph the front suspension arm on the...	19 ~ 85605 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* - the contact states that while driving he can't read the temperature gauge or fan speed located under the...	15 ~ 29563 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this is a brand new xg350. the defect started within the first week. when the car is first put in...	13 ~ 20584 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service when...	11 ~ 94659 miles
ENGINE i was braking my car at the end of my work's driveway which enters into a "t" intersection. upon reaching...	10 ~ 103662 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 hyundai xg350l intermittently stalls when put in motion then rapidly accelerates and surges forward. *ts after a few seconds...	10 ~ 31948 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was braking my car at the end of my work's driveway which enters into a "t" intersection. upon reaching...	9 ~ 44974 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated which indicated that the air bags were inoperative. the vehicle was	9 ~ 22686 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle lurches forward with the slightest pressure applied to the accelerator pedal or at other times will not respond to...	8 ~ 8576 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on august 18 2005 we purchased a new 2005 xg hyundai. that same day after est driving i reported the...	8 ~ 48781 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car driven for 6 miles. engine shut off for 1 hour. restarted car and shifted to dive. car moved forward...	7 ~ 41031 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated that the airbag light illuminated. the vehicle was taken into the dealer on five occasions for	7 ~ 21427 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while following a line of cars through a local city street my car accelerated coming close to the car in...	6 ~ 94592 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS side door collision. air bag did not deploy. *tr...	6 ~ 52927 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2005 hyundai xg-350 clock radio heat and air conditioning gauges are unreadable. mechanic said there was no fix for the	6 ~ 28000 miles
STEERING dt: the contact stated the driver's side front wheel separated from the steering assembly while traveling at 20 mph. the	6 ~ 56345 miles
POWER TRAIN i bought the 2004 hyundai xg350 in february 05. in summer of 06 i began having problems with the digital...	5 ~ 41200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake warning light comes when no problem with lights or brakes when you hardly touch the brakes. it bothers...	4 ~ 69604 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was driving and rusted subframe collapsed control arm & right axel broke also power steering belt broke. i was...	4 ~ 45255 miles
TIRES dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the front passenger tire blew out. the vehicle...	4 ~ 18900 miles
STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle pulled to the right and...	3 ~ 50367 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my wife was on her way to work and coming up to a stop sign but she had no brakes...	3 ~ 34333 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* - the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg350. the contact stated that a number of times when he applied...	3 ~ 10147 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. while the vehicle was undergoing an oil change the technician informed the...	2 ~ 53000 miles
WHEELS the lower control arm completely separated from the frame of the car while i was driving down the road. no...	2 ~ 112000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2003 hyundai xg350l. consumer states while entering a turnaround the front end of the car collapsed *tgw the consumer stated...	2 ~ 34000 miles
SEAT BELTS i have a hyundai xg350 2004 model. i have had it in for service with the air bag light 10...	2 ~ 30500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION 47 000 miles and rear left drivers area has a thump. *tr...	2 ~ 28500 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS have a 2004 xg350l vehicle strange odor when heated seat buttons engaged also terrible radio static occurs when rear window	2 ~ 31500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the air bag light illuminated frequently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that...	2 ~ 26450 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg 350. during the daytime the contact cannot see the led screen display. even...	2 ~ 32500 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal depressed further down than the gas pedal and the brake pedal was located	2 ~ 16800 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving 20mph the right front tire well erupted in flames. the contact pulled over and...	2 ~ 148 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have had my car in the dealership due to warping of my front rotors. both times the dealer machined	2 ~ 20750 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2005 hyundai xg350. consumer writes in regards to a malfunction with the automatic door locking mechanism. as tr...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. while the vehicle was parked it caught fire and exploded under the...	1 ~ 53000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2003 hyundai xg350l. consumer states while entering a turnaround the front end of the car collapsed *tgw the consumer stated...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350 equipped with bridgestone potenza g019 grid tires size p205/60/r16. dot number wbxz190....	1
EQUIPMENT my wife was on her way to work and coming up to a stop sign but she had no brakes...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT my wife was on her way to work and coming up to a stop sign but she had no brakes...	1
PARKING BRAKE my emergency brake handle with part of the metal rod still intake broke off while releasing it. it was only...	1 ~ 94251 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. while the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking spot he...	1 ~ 77652 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. while the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking spot he...	1 ~ 77652 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION worsening clunking sound heard from the left rear of vehicle dealer diagnosis is rear strut damage caused by defective rubber...	1 ~ 50000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph the axle fractured under normal road conditions. there were no warnings prior...	1 ~ 30250 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS complaints from wife that car makes annoying squeezing or squealing sounds car was just nys inspected with no problems. finally	1 ~ 40000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. the contact stated that the abs and air bag lights illuminated intermittently. the...	1 ~ 15000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i bought the 2004 hyundai xg350 in february 05. in summer of 06 i began having problems with the digital...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i bought the 2004 hyundai xg350 in february 05. in summer of 06 i began having problems with the digital...	1
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i have a 2002 hyundai xg350. i bought it used in july 2003 at hub hyundai west in houston texas...	1 ~ 55386 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the rear defogger grid keeps breaking. when you turn on the defogger it cases interference in the radio since the	1 ~ 30000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS dt: contact stated after putting grand son in car sea. she got in the vehicle looked back and saw that...	1 ~ 57000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2004 hyundai xg350l sedan. i had just come from grocery shopping. i pressed the remote to...	1 ~ 25300 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no response from dealership to correct deficiency in recall notice.*ak...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer stated within two years the alternator was replaced four times. please provide additional information. *jb the battery failed	1 ~ 82000 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer stated within two years the alternator was replaced four times. please provide additional information. *jb the battery failed	1 ~ 82000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had my xg350l for a year and i love the vehicle except for the am radio. the am...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car stalls on first start of the day. rpm"s race over 2000 then down to stall. problem occurs only on	1 ~ 14000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle would accererate without warning while brakes applied to slow down or stop. driver hit another car in the rear...	1 ~ 13366 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle would accelerate without warning while consumer would apply brakes to either slow down or stop vehicle. pulled vehicle over....	1 ~ 1900 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the doors were locking by themselves with the key turned off and being parked. took the car to the...	1 ~ 4200 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT nary 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer has had two incident with the vehicle losing power and stalling while on the highway....	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY nary 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer has had two incident with the vehicle losing power and stalling while on the highway....	1
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION nary 05/21/2003 *mr the consumer has had two incident with the vehicle losing power and stalling while on the highway....	1

FAQ

What year Hyundai XG350 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 4 years, Hyundai XG350 models of 2003, 2002, 2004 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Hyundai XG350?

Hyundai XG350 models of 2005 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...