Does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, the most recent reported on November 6, 2001 (Seat belts: front, webbing). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by seat belts (8).

How many 2001 Hyundai Tiburon complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 36 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Hyundai Tiburon recalls and problems

1 recall and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Hyundai Tiburon recalls

Seat belts: front, webbing

NHTSA campaign 01V345000 · reported November 6, 2001 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 42,782 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on the body pillars aft of the doors. If the seat belts do not extend and retract smoothly, they may twist in the d-ring guides and make it inconvenient to extend and retract the seat belts.
The risk: If the seat belts are inconvenient to use, the seat occupant may not be inclined to wear the seat belts properly, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a stopper over each front seat belt d-ring guide to assist the seat belt to smoothly extend and retract. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags8
Seat belts8
Power train7
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Equipment4
Electrical system3
Engine and engine cooling3
Structure3
Suspension3
Visibility3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 29, 2020 · Engine · 77,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE LEVEL INCREASED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2010 UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MECHANIC…

Oct 22, 2013 · Structure · 120,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING UNRELATED SERVICE TO THE VEHICLE BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST ON THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE SUB FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE CONTACT DID…

Feb 28, 2011 · Seat belts · 74,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED SINCE SHE WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT THEM. IT TOOK HER APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE ATTEMPTS BEFORE SHE COULD FULLY EXTEND THE SEAT BELTS IN ORDER TO SECURELY CLOSE THE LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…

Jan 13, 2011 · Structure
2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A ROTTEN/RUSTED CROSS MEMBER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A CALL FROM A HYUNDAI REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS INFORMED THE CLAIM WOULD NOT BE ADDRESSED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.

Sep 8, 2010 · Seat belts · 55,000 miles
TL CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BELT THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND ALLOW THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME LOOSE. THE SEAT BELT FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE…

Tiburon model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	58	10	0
2001	1	36	6	1
2002	4	2	1	0
2003	9	328	33	7
2004	0	82	11	0

Across all years, the 2003 Tiburon has the most complaints (328). All Hyundai Tiburon years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, the most recent reported on November 6, 2001 (Seat belts: front, webbing). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?: Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by seat belts (8).
How many 2001 Hyundai Tiburon complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 36 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2020.