2004 Hyundai XG350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 15%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Hyundai XG350, 15% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My emergency brake handle with part of the metal rod still intake broke off while releasing it. It was only after the fact that I recalled a few times when I had thought I had released it but the indicator light still remained on. I called my dealer they ordered a brake pedal assembly and handle since it is all one unit. I expressed my concern that this must be a defect to both the dealer and corporate but since I was out of the warranty period I was told there was nothing they could do. I still have only the broken handle with metal attached. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283349, filed 2009-09, 94,251 miles“I have had my car in the dealership due to warping of my front rotors. Both times the dealer machined the rotors. I currently have 24,500 miles on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10150287, filed 2006-02, 24,500 miles“Complaints from wife that car makes annoying squeezing or squealing sounds,car was just nys inspected with no problems. Finally took apart from brakes. Found lh inside brake pad had rusted and come free from backing plate.”
NHTSA complaint #10170810, filed 2006-10, 40,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2004, Hyundai XG350. The contact stated that a number of times when he applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that on 02/16/2007 when he applied the brakes the vehicle kept accelerating and he hit the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle struck the bumper of the second vehicle and there was no damage, a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the roads were slick and wet and he was going uphill. The contact stated that there was slush on the road, and he was slowing down for a turn doing 5 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182753, filed 2007-02, 30,000 miles“Dt: vehicle vibrated while driving at a certain speed and pulled to the right. Traction control systems lights were on. Brakes were so hot that they were about to melt. The pedal was real mushy and spongy, and failed at an intersection after picking vehicle up from service dealer. It sounded as if the ABS or traction control was trying to engage, but was on dry pavement and would not stop. Again, the pedal was mushy as if it is melted. There was a smell of extreme heat, and the sound of sizzling as frying an egg. This was intermittent. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121918, filed 2005-05, 2,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Hyundai XG350
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Hyundai XG350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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