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2005 Hyundai Tiburon recalls and problems

1 recall and 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.

1
recalls
43
owner complaints
8
complaints mentioning a crash
1
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.

2005 Hyundai Tiburon recalls

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V187000 · reported April 28, 2005 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 277 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. This would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Mar 18, 2020 · Engine · 186,187 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED IN 3 PLACES

Sep 26, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 102,966 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK LEAKED FUEL PROFUSELY, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE. AN UNKNOWN RED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHAKER'S FAMILY HYUNDAI [phone removed], LOCATED AT 674 STRAITS TURNPIKE, WATERTOWN, CT…

Mar 30, 2017 · Air bags · 55,000 miles · crash reported

TAKATA RECALL, COULDN'T SEE FOR A WEEK. WAS CUT UP ON LEFT SIDE AS WAS VISION GONE ON LEFT. SUFFERED AND STILL SUFFERING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM AIRBAG HITTING ME SO HARD. THAT CAR HAS RUINED MY LIFE. I CONSTANTLY SHAKE FROM NECK UP ON LEFT SIDE. I WISH I WOULD IF DIED IN THE ACCIDENT. THAT'S HOW MUCH IT HAS AFFECTED ME. I…

Feb 23, 2017 · Suspension · 63,000 miles

FRONT RIGHT CONTROL ARM RUSTED UNTIL IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS! 2003 HYUNDAI TUBURONS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS BUT 2005 DOES NOT. IT SHOULD BECAUSE HYUNDAI OBVIOUSLY DID NOT FIX THAT UNDERLYING ISSUE.

Aug 30, 2015 · Unknown or other · 65,000 miles

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY CLUTCH, DUAL FLY WHEEL ENTIRE CLUTCH SYSTEM 3 TIMES NOW IN THE LAST 3 1/2 YEARS. EACH TIME COSTING ME ANYWHERE FROM $2400,- $3,400. NO WAY SHOULD A CLUTCH NEED REPLACED THAT MUCH THAT SOON, EACH CLUTCH LASTED APPROX 13 MONTHS. HYUNDAI WANTS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM YET THOUSANDS OF…

Tiburon model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 4210
2003 9328337
2004 082110
2005 14381
2006 16460
2007 14290
2008 11920

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

Questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, the most recent reported on April 28, 2005 (Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (18 complaints), followed by air bags (7).
How many 2005 Hyundai Tiburon complaints mention a crash or fire?
8 of 43 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 18, 2020.