2005 Hyundai XG350

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2005 Hyundai XG350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:29:37.939Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai XG350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2003 2004: 44 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaints 2006
2005: 144 complaints
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YearComplaints
20013
200260
200320
200444
2005144
20061

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 44%

44% of complaints: air bags — 63 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220113

2005 HYUNDAI XG350L. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130312

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%

25% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181116

2005 HYUNDAI XG350L. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130312

SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATION. ON 10 OCCASIONS SINCE 03/05 THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED, NOTHING HAPPENS, AND THEN THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF. YESTERDAY WAS THE LAST STRAW - BACKING UP AND IT DID IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070303

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Hyundai XG350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (63 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Hyundai XG350?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai XG350 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.