Hyundai Tiburon recalls and problems
12 recalls and 674 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
674
Crashes reported
86
Fires reported
9
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Hyundai Tiburon by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Tiburon | 1 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Tiburon | 1 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Tiburon | 1 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 Tiburon | 0 | 82 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 Tiburon | 9 | 328 | 33 | 7 | 21 | 1 |
| 2002 Tiburon | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Tiburon | 1 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Tiburon | 1 | 58 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Most reported Hyundai Tiburon problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 302 | |
| Air Bags | 147 | |
| Seat Belts | 62 | |
| Electrical System | 52 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 38 | |
| Suspension | 29 | |
| Visibility | 25 | |
| Tires | 21 | |
| Structure | 20 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 |
All Hyundai Tiburon recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V-113 | Apr 1, 2013 | 2006–2008 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… |
| 09V-125 | Apr 16, 2009 | 2003 | Suspension | Hyundai is recalling 160,904 my 2001-2003 elantra and my 2003 tiburon vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts… |
| 05V-187 | Apr 28, 2005 | 2005 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure. |
| 04V-369 | Jul 26, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-178 | Apr 9, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. |
| 03V-496 | Dec 3, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets. |
| 03V-321 | Aug 26, 2003 | 2003 | Air Bags | On certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument panel's padded surface. |
| 03V-290 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2003 | Seat Belts | On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. |
| 03V-257 | Jul 22, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. |
| 02V-290 | Nov 5, 2002 | 2003 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. |
| 02V-044 | Feb 8, 2002 | 2003 | Unknown or Other | On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed. |
| 01V-345 | Nov 6, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Tiburon?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has the most reports (328). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tiburon have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering Hyundai Tiburon model years 2000–2003, 2005–2008.
What are the most common Hyundai Tiburon problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, seat belts problems most often.