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????????????????????
Hyundai XG350 check engine light comes on
13 of the 319 owner complaints about the Hyundai XG350 describe check engine light, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 90,000
By model year
- 20054
- 20043
- 20026
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. While driving 40 MPH, a burning odor was detected inside the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was not sure of the origin of the odor. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
Hello. I was sold a lemon by [xxx] of al's motor sales located on 1126 n. Montello st, brockton, ma 02301.when I went for inspection I got a rejection sticker because the car needed a catalytic converter, timing belts, airbag light being on, headlamps and a backlight, and would mysteriously accelerate on its own for no reason without my foot being on the gas pedal! Once I ran a VIN scan realized that he received the car like this but never disclosed that to me. He also left the information of the previous owners in the vehicle. Rather, he turned off the o2 sensor lights and LED me to believe that the car could pass inspection. I traded my 1998 infiniti i30 for a 2005 hyundai xg 350 so that the price of the vehicle would no longer be $3500 but $2400. Within two weeks the check engine light came on. [xxx] has avoided my calls and gotten very verbally aggressive in person when I speak to him about his actions. He has agreed to refund my money, infiniti, car keys, $2400.00 and brand new battery I put in the hyundai, but keeps putting off the times we're to meet. I believe he is trying to bleed out his time with the lemon law so that he doesn't have to adhere to the refund. When asked to read the terms of his own federal buyers guide, he couldn't! I would like his whole operation investigated as he is not being truthful and knowingly robs people continually. He has had my vehicle for 3 weeks going on 4 weeks. My trust and rights have been raped and I would like justice. As a school teacher I need this car to get work and instead, I take public transportation while paying car insurance. This dealer is illegally selling vehicles that are compromising the safety of other motorists and pedestrians. Please investigate the matter before it evolves into a tragic fatality. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai xg 350. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle had become rusted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000. The VIN was not available.
Driving on freeway on july 13, odometer drops to zero or bounces around, can't determine speed while driving, warning engine light turns on. 7/15/2013 dealer replaced sensors shopping on july 28, odometer drops to zero and warning engine light turns on 7/28/2013 dealer replaced sensors driving on freeway on october 6, odometer drops to zero 10/8/2013 dealer replaced odometer (mileage was 108,700) diving on freeway on november 2, odometer drops to zero, warning light turns on haven't decided what to do with car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The contact stated that the check engine light began to illuminate on the instrument panel while going through an automated car wash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel tank canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure had since recurred twice. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on each occasion where it was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/31/11*lj the dealer replaced several components to rectify the engine light problem, but to no avail. The consumer also stated the ABS, tcb and air bag lights illuminated. The engine light is still on. Updated 09/09/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated there was a loose pin in the throttle body sensor. The technicians tightened the pin; however, the vehicle continued to jerk after the repairs. Prior to the failure occurring the dealer replaced the transmission for an unrelated failure. After the replacement of the transmission the jerking motion in the vehicle recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission converter would slip out of gear and would not stay engaged. The contact stated that the warranty was valid; however, the dealer stated that until a service engine light illuminated they could not repair the failure because the computer was not reading a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. While the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking spot, he was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle traveling 45 MPH. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. None of the air bags deployed. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 77,652. Updated 10/16/08. *lj the consumer had other problems with the vehicle prior to the accident. The check engine light illuminated, the rear view mirror needed to be tightened, the front headlight had condensation. Updated 10/17/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundai xg350. The air bag and service engine lights continue to illuminate. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer approximately 15 times, but they have been unable to determine the cause of the failures. The dealer reset the code, but that only corrects the failure for approximately a week. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 74,000.
I bought the 2004 hyundai xg350 in february 05. In summer of 06 I began having problems with the digital reading of miles togo before "e". It does not reset when gas has been put in, it takes a few turns of the key to register. I was driving my son to school one morning and as I tried to accelerate to go up a hill the car began to studder, check engine light appeared,it felt like something wasnt catching in order for the vehicle to move. When I stopped a the red light and slowly took my foot off the brake it would lunge forward. I ended up having to have it towed to the dealer. Of course the problem didnt happen when they test drove. They changed the sensor and it hasnt been symptom free. Still slow to reset gas mileage, still studders, check engine light. When it starts to studder I am able to drive under 60mph, shifting drive 1-2-3 like a stick shift. Once I try to go over 60 miles per hour (highway) can not do it without continuous studder.
Related recalls
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Questions about the Hyundai XG350 check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Hyundai XG350?
Owners who report it most often also describe jerking or lurching, headlights failing or too dim and airbag warning light.
Which Hyundai XG350 years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (6 complaints), 2005 (4 complaints) and 2004 (3 complaints).
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