Hyundai Tiburon recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 674 owner complaints for the Hyundai Tiburon (model years 2000–2008). The most reported problem area is power train (293 complaints), followed by air bags (146 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (9).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 42 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 64 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 43 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 82 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 9 | 328 | 33 | 7 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 58 | 10 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (328), 2004 (82) and 2006 (64). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Tiburon model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 293 | 8 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 146 | 9 of 9 | |
| Seat belts | 58 | 7 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 53 | 8 of 9 | |
| Exterior lighting | 34 | 5 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V113000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2006–2008 | 1,712,336 |
| 09V125000 | Apr 16, 2009 | Suspension: front, control arm | 2003 | 160,904 |
| 05V187000 | Apr 28, 2005 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2005 | 277 |
| 04V369000 | Jul 26, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2002–2003 | 919 |
| 04V178000 | Apr 9, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2002–2003 | 263,968 |
| 03V496000 | Dec 3, 2003 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2002–2003 | 1,993 |
| 03V321000 | Aug 26, 2003 | Air bags: frontal | 2003 | 49 |
| 03V290000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Seat belts: front, buckle assembly | 2003 | 36 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 86 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 62 people injured and 3 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.