2005 Hyundai XG350 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 181 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.3 times the median XG350 year — the 2005 model ranks #1 of 6 XG350 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
Airbags leads the complaint categories with 71 reports (39% of the total).
181
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
20
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2005 compare to other XG350 years?
What are the most common 2005 Hyundai XG350 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 71 | 39% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 40 | 22% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 10 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 9 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 9 | 5% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 8 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 7 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 7 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 6 | 3% | — flat |
| Other | 5 | 3% | — flat |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Lighting | 3 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN A CAR, ENTERING TRAFFIC, FAILED TO STOP/YIELD AND STRUCK ME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD, I WAS "T-BONED" BY A CAR TRAVELING 30-40 MPH. I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES AND HAVE INCURRED SOME PERMANENT DAMAGE. *TR”
“2005 HYUNDAI XG350L - INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS WILL SURGE FORWARD. THIS OCCURRED WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND UPON REMOVING FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE JUMPED A 10" CURB AND TOOK…”
“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…”
“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…”
“ON MONDAY 2 MAY 2011 AT APPROX. 1645, I WAS OPERATING MY 2005 HYUNDAI XG-350 L IN THE CVS PARKING LOT ON COLUMBIA PIKE IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING. WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED SPEED TOWARD THE…”
2005 Hyundai XG350 — common questions
Is the 2005 Hyundai XG350 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 181 complaints put the 2005 model at #1 of 6 XG350 years. It is one of the XG350 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2005 XG350 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (71 complaints), speed control (40 complaints), brakes (10 complaints).
Does the 2005 Hyundai XG350 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Hyundai XG350.
Which Hyundai XG350 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the XG350 years to avoid are 2005, 2004, 2002. The cleanest record among XG350 years belongs to 2006.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.