2005 Hyundai XG350
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Owner complaints
144 complaints13 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries
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- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and had holes and cracks in the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, she was informed that the subframe was severely corroded and had holes and cracks in the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V124000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall as the VIN was not included. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
- Suspension
The under body frame and oil container rotted and the frame came apart. Problem was noticed with oil change. I noticed that all of these models years were recalled except 2005 ... why not? They were virtually the same car. I want a repair or a rebate for this manufacturer problem since I have less then 100000 miles on this 15 year old car.
- Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V345000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System Other). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
- Air bags · Engine · Suspension
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…
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 places (2 of them) that the car motor is knocking around and the subframe is loose! I've currently spent over $2000 alone in repairs on the suspension, rack and pinion & oil leak & manifold intake issues since purchase in 2019. Besides the check engine light turning on and off, there was no prior warning of the subframe and/or it's bolts being rusted out prior to purchase or prior to mechanics telling me about this dangerous repair needing done. Why is the 2001-2004 XG350 have recalls on this but not the 2005 year model that is exactly the same specs and materials used as the 2004????????????????????
- Unknown or other
The engine cradle IS rusting out it may affect the steering control and may cause a major accident. The control arms are mounted to the engine cradle.
- Suspension
My subframe rusted straight through like the older models of the same car described I was told the problem over many years now but I took my car in recently to get an alignment and that's when it was discovered that it had rusted all the way through and was told it IS not safe or usual the consumer stated the vehicle had the same recalled subframe, but the vehicle was not included in the recall. *Js
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance by an independent mechanic, it was discovered that the passenger side frame was rotting away. The mechanic stated that the vehicle should no longer be driven. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and nothing could be done. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.
- Air bags · Structure › Body
Mechanic tells me that the frame on my xg350 2005 IS very badly rusted and unsafe to drive at 100K miles. all other years of this vehicle have a recall on this issue!! why not the 2005 model? obviously a manufacturer's problem. many others report the same issue. also, the air bag warning light IS on. I have had this fixed once and it was expensive. problem IS reported many times by other owners.
- Air bags
Air bag light stays on --needs a recall -i have a friend who sued general motors after her husband was killed in a car wreck -won big time
- Vehicle speed control
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. Twice, I pulled into a parking spot and while applying the brake…
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. Twice, I pulled into a parking spot and while applying the brake, the car accelerated and I was unable to stop it , even when I stepped on the brake very hard. I wonder why, after so many complaints to hyundai motor america and the nhtsa, that this very dangerous safety issue didn't warrant a recall, since this problem goes back to 2006.
- Air bags · Fuel/propulsion system · Steering
Air bag light has been illuminated since late 2013. Reading entries posted on site, and talking with former hyundai mechanic, this IS a wiring harness issue that at least 60 other people have complained about. also experienced the steering issue where the bolts locking the wheel in place sheered…
Air bag light has been illuminated since late 2013. Reading entries posted on site, and talking with former hyundai mechanic, this IS a wiring harness issue that at least 60 other people have complained about. also experienced the steering issue where the bolts locking the wheel in place sheered off, I was lucky to get off the freeway in 2015 get it to a local shop to fix. as of 2018 the steering IS problematic again with the steering wheel sticking and now a squeaking noise occurs when turning right.
- Latches/locks/linkages
2005 hyundai xg350. Consumer writes in regards to a malfunction with the automatic door locking mechanism. *as *tr
- Air bags
The airbag warning light comes on and will not extinguish. the vehicle was purchased new. This happened under warranty and the dealership reset the light. it came on again after the warranty expired and the dealership charged me to reset the light. the light has been reset multiple times and IS now illuminated and will not reset. I am afraid that the airbag will not properly work in an accident.
- Air bags
Air bag light stays on.
- Air bags · Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving, which was a safety concern. The contact felt as if the air bags would deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (courtesy hyundai, 939 newport ave, pawtucket, ri…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving, which was a safety concern. The contact felt as if the air bags would deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (courtesy hyundai, 939 newport ave, pawtucket, ri 02861) where the wire harness and the driver's seat back were diagnosed as the cause of the failure and were replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 37,000. *Tr
- Tires
2005 hyundai xg 350. consumer writes in regards to wrong tires on vehicle. *smd the consumer stated after less than 5,000 miles the tires experienced tread separation. *js
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire and exploded under the console where the stick shift was located. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 53,000.
- Air bags
The airbag light stays on. dealer had repaired 2 or 3 times in early years. seems the wiring harness under driver seat IS too short. extremely expensive for new harness and the dealer will not assure it will not also come loose.
- Suspension
I am writing in regard to my 2005 hyundai xg350l with 143,500 miles. I am the original owner of this vehicle. on april 16 2009 there was an nhtsa vehicle safety recall # 09v124000 for suspension. this recall was for 2001-2004 sonata, 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles sold in or currently…
I am writing in regard to my 2005 hyundai xg350l with 143,500 miles. I am the original owner of this vehicle. on april 16 2009 there was an nhtsa vehicle safety recall # 09v124000 for suspension. this recall was for 2001-2004 sonata, 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles sold in or currently registered in illinois and other rust belt states. The recall pertained to internal corrosion of the front sub-frame. at the time in 2009 I felt I had nothing to fear because my 2005 model was not included in the recall. low and behold now almost 9 years later from the april 2009 recall my sub-frame has the same issue (please see attached photos). I called hyundai motor america (hma) customer assistance and they made an appointment for me at ettleson hyundai in countryside il where I originally purchased the vehicle. the mechanic at ettelson inspected the car and service writer rich gibbons forwarded results to hma. on december 29, 2017 hma representative juan vazquez denied my claim stating: this prior authorization (pa) IS declined due to excessive mileage and time past warranty coverage for this repair. No corrosion campaigns or settlements and the fact that ca case10874702 IS not approving any repairs at this time. no one from the car dealer to hma has been able to answer my original question with hma customer assistance: why the 2005 xg350l model year was not included in the original april 2009 recall? incidentally, 2005 was the last year for this model, hyundai went to the azera in 2006 to replace the xg350l. I probably would not be having this $1157.00 dealer quoted estimate of a problem if it had been included in the 2009 recall. the 2005 hyundai xg350 should be included in the original recall for safety. any assistance you can render would be greatly appreciated. thank you for your time.
- Air bags
The air bag indicator light for the passenger side, checked under the seat for loose electrical connectors, cleared the code but it keeps returning,
- Air bags
Air bag indicator light went on. took it to my local hyundai dealer, rancho grande motors, and the technician said he found high resistance in the driver's side air bag itself and that the airbag would need to be replaced. estimated cost $1052.00
- Suspension · Unknown or other
My 2005 hyundai xg350l was deemed "undriveable" tonight at the service center (after being taken in for an unrelated issue), as the frame was corroded to the point of nearly-crumbling. The car was driven in iowa (always parked in garages) from the year of purchase in 2005 to august 2016. The salt…
My 2005 hyundai xg350l was deemed "undriveable" tonight at the service center (after being taken in for an unrelated issue), as the frame was corroded to the point of nearly-crumbling. The car was driven in iowa (always parked in garages) from the year of purchase in 2005 to august 2016. The salt corrosion recall covers model years 2001-2004, but mysteriously does not include model year 2005. I am not the only person with this issue! I am very frustrated that hyundai does not cover my unsafe vehicle for an issue they created and for which they should be responsible. This IS a disappointing and dangerous problem.
- Air bags
Air bag light has been on since bought new in 2005. Hyundai can not/will not fix. Internet search shows 100'S of same complaint. Covers 2003 to 2013 many models of hyundai, but especially the xg350 model. Have to drive with air bag light on all the time. Srs system not functioning. Major safety issue!!
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 06/21/17*lj *as
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the subframe was rusted. The vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 75,244.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
- 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
- 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
- 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
- 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
- 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
- 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
- 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
- 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
- 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
- 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
- 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
- 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
- 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
- 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
- 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
- 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
- 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
- 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
- 10160098This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
- 10082455"The pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure IS not performed, the transmission may experience a shift flare or harsh shift. H replace automatic transaxle or pcm/tcm h reprogram or exchange a pcm/tcm from another vehicle"
- 10059631Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10032908Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3RD gear fail safe.
- 10030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
- 10020912Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
- 10020878Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system diagnosis.
- 10019638Oil leak at reduction brake piston cover.
- 10018184Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 10016301Electronic throttle system (ets) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) update.
- 10015980Wheel alignment specifications.
- 10015877Resetting automatic transaxle adaptive values. Automatic transaxle control module - reset and relearn adaptive values.
- 10015866Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
- 100117982001-2005 xg300/350 p0171, p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2).
- 632173Electronic throttle control system (ets) initialization. Update. Update.
- 622386Electronic throttle system (ets) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) update.
- 622385P1151 (accelerator position sensor -- ecm).
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