Hyundai

XG350

Midsize Cars · model years 2002 to 2005

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The verdict

Best year: 2004. complaints: 44, below this model's typical 52; recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2005. complaints: 144, about 2.8x this model's typical 52; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Hyundai XG350
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2002	1Gas	19	$3,300	3	60	AIR BAGS 19%, SUSPENSION 14%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%
complaints: 60, above this model's typical 52 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 46 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	1Gas	18	$3,450	3	20	AIR BAGS 27%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 52 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	1Gas	18	$3,450	1	44	AIR BAGS 20%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 44, below this model's typical 52 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	1Gas	19	$3,300	0	144	AIR BAGS 38%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23%, POWER TRAIN 5%
complaints: 144, about 2.8x this model's typical 52 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2002: 19 to 2005: 19

Owner complaints2002: 60 to 2005: 144

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Hyundai XG350 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.