Which Hyundai XG350 years should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to any XG350 year. 2005 has 144 complaints, mostly airbag and engine related, while 2006 has only 1 complaint on record.

Is the 2005 Hyundai XG350 reliable?

The 2005 XG350 has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst of the two years covered, with 144 complaints, 13 crashes, and 1 fire reported. Airbags account for 48% of all complaints across both years, with median mileage at failure of 35,000 miles.

What is the biggest problem area for the Hyundai XG350?

Airbags are the top reported problem area, making up 48% of all complaints, followed by Engine issues at 32%.

Does the Hyundai XG350 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2006 Hyundai XG350.

How does the 2006 Hyundai XG350 compare to 2005?

The 2006 model shows only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2005 model's 144 complaints and index of 100.

Hyundai XG350 Best and Worst Years (2005–2006)

No Hyundai XG350 year earns an Avoid, Good, or Best verdict here since only 2005 and 2006 have data, and 2006 shows just 1 complaint versus 144 for 2005. Airbags (48%) and Engine (32%) are the top reported problem areas across both years.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2005–2006
NHTSA complaints: 145
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Airbags

XG350 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai XG350 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	100	144	13	1	0	Airbags	19	—
2006	No verdict	0	1	0	0	0	Airbags	—	—

Most common Hyundai XG350 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags69 (48%)
Engine46 (32%)
Brakes10 (7%)
Electrical System10 (7%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10 (7%)
Structure & Body9 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain9 (6%)
Fuel System6 (4%)
Other5 (3%)
Steering2 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Hyundai XG350 years should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to any XG350 year. 2005 has 144 complaints, mostly airbag and engine related, while 2006 has only 1 complaint on record.
Is the 2005 Hyundai XG350 reliable?: The 2005 XG350 has a complaint index of 100 and ranks worst of the two years covered, with 144 complaints, 13 crashes, and 1 fire reported. Airbags account for 48% of all complaints across both years, with median mileage at failure of 35,000 miles.
What is the biggest problem area for the Hyundai XG350?: Airbags are the top reported problem area, making up 48% of all complaints, followed by Engine issues at 32%.
Does the Hyundai XG350 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2006 Hyundai XG350.
How does the 2006 Hyundai XG350 compare to 2005?: The 2006 model shows only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, far lower than the 2005 model's 144 complaints and index of 100.