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2004 Hyundai XG350

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2004 Hyundai XG350 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 32.

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44Owner complaints

Model-year median: 32

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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200160
200220
200344
2004144
20051
2006
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Air Bags
14Vehicle Speed Control
12Electrical System
6Structure
6Suspension
5
All reported categories
Power Train
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4Engine
3Fuel/propulsion System
2Seats
2Steering
2Unknown Or Other
2Wheels
2Exterior Lighting
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Fuel System, Other
1Service Brakes
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

36 reports with mileage · 8 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

6 reports
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80,000 miles · Jan 27, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI XG350. WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL VARIOUS TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI XG350. WHILE EXITING A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL VARIOUS TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL THE IGNITION KEY WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ODI #10679287

30,000 miles · Aug 2, 2010
Electrical SystemVisibility

THE REAR DEFOGGER GRID KEEPS BREAKING. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE DEFOGGER IT CASES INTERFERENCE IN THE RADIO SINCE THE GRID AND ANTENNA ARE BOTH EMBEDDED IN THE READ WINDSHIELD. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10346800

40,000 miles · Jun 8, 2010
Air BagsElectrical System

2004 HYUNDAI XG350L HAS HAD INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON DASH DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY AS SIMPLE FIX OF LOOSE CONNECTIONS. WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN AND TAKEN TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHO NOW STATES THAT THIS REPAIR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL COST OVER ONE …

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2004 HYUNDAI XG350L HAS HAD INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON DASH DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY AS SIMPLE FIX OF LOOSE CONNECTIONS. WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD AIR BAG LIGHT ON AGAIN AND TAKEN TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHO NOW STATES THAT THIS REPAIR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WILL COST OVER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS. IN THE INTERM THE SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10335368

19,653 miles · Mar 12, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI XG350. SHE STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD CONSTANTLY FAIL. THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT REMAINED AN INCESSANT PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,653. UPDATED 4/26/10 *CN THE BRAK…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI XG350. SHE STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD CONSTANTLY FAIL. THE LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT REMAINED AN INCESSANT PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,653. UPDATED 4/26/10 *CN THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS AND REVERSE LIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. UPDATED 06/11/10.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10319170

Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2006
Electrical SystemSeats

HAVE A 2004 XG350L VEHICLE, STRANGE ODOR WHEN HEATED SEAT BUTTONS ENGAGED, ALSO, TERRIBLE RADIO STATIC OCCURS WHEN REAR WINDOW DEFROST/HEAT BUTTON ENGAGED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10176268

49,700 miles · Aug 10, 2006
Electrical System

CAR FAILS TO CRANK AFTER TURNING MOTOR OFF APPROXIMATELY 2-3 TIMES A MONTH. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10165160

Official recalls

1

09V124000 · Suspension

Apr 16, 2009

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

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NHTSA investigations

0

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