2004 Hyundai XG350
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 60 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 144 |
| 2006 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
30% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.
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AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON UPON STARTING UP ONE MORNING AND REMAINED ON EVER SINCE. I HAVE CHECKED ALL CONNECTIONS AND THEY ARE INTACT. FROM MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE AIRBAG LIKELY IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120325
20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR AFTER THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20051215
14% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
CAR WAS PARKED NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WENT TO CRANK IT UO IT JUST BURDT INTO FLAMES AND BURNED TO THE GROUND ENGINE WAS SNOKING AND SNOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH AND WSS OIURING OUT FLAMES BURNED UP IN LIKE 20 MINUTES OR SO FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180906
WE OWN AN XG350 HYUNDAI. CAR WAS BROUGHT IN TO DEALER UNDER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR CORROSION OF SUBFRAME APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS AGO. DEALER PERFORMED MANUFACTURER-SUGGESTED REPAIRS: DRILLED HOLES IN SUBFRAME AND TREATED WITH ANTI-CORROSIVE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120321
SAFETY TIMELINE
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, M
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 INCORPO
Campaign 09V124000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2004 Hyundai XG350 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09V124000 (suspension) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2004 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Hyundai XG350?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai XG350 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.