MYRModel Year Report

2005 Hyundai XG350

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2005 Hyundai XG350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:03.020Z

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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 49%

49% of complaints: air bags — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

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

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 28%

28% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE RPMS SHOOT UP TO THE TOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060727

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
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I WAS ALMOST PARKED AT THE CURB IN FRONT OF A DRUGSTORE WITH MY FOOT ON BRAKE EASING INTO SPOT WHEN CAR LURCHED FORWARD, JUMPED THE CURB AND VIOLENTLY CRASHED INTO THE CONCRETE WALL ABOUT 6-7 FEET AWAY. WALL, NOT BRAKE, STOPPED CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141029

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 (71 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Hyundai XG350 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.