Hyundai Tiburon complaints by model year
762 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 42 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 43 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 82 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 328 | 33 | 7 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 58 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1999–2008. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 164 | 39 | 18 | 42 | 19 | 2 |
| Air bags | 4 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 71 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 10 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Hyundai Tiburon recalls (17)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Tiburon model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V113000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently | 2006, 2007, 2008 | — |
| 09V125000 | Apr 16, 2009 | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS RUSTING | 2003 | — |
| 05V187000 | Apr 28, 2005 | TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2005 | — |
| 04V369000 | Jul 26, 2004 | HYUNDAI PUERTO RICO/FMVSS/FUEL VALVE INSTALLATION | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 04V178000 | Apr 9, 2004 | HYUNDAI/FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE/FMVSS 301 | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 03V496000 | Dec 3, 2003 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/BRAKE TUBE WEAR AND CORROSION | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 03V321000 | Aug 26, 2003 | HYUNDAI OF AMERICA/INSRUMENT PANEL/AIRBAG DEPLOYME | 2003 | — |
| 03V290000 | Aug 5, 2003 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRIN | 2003 | — |
| 03V257000 | Jul 22, 2003 | HYUNDAI/BRAKE HOSE | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 02V290000 | Nov 5, 2002 | HYUNDAI/SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING | 2003 | — |
| 02V044000 | Feb 8, 2002 | HYUNDAI/INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET | 2003 | — |
| 01V345000 | Nov 6, 2001 | HYUNDAI/SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE | 1997–2001 | — |
| 00V095002 | Jul 21, 2000 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/FUEL TANKS | 1997 | — |
| 00V095001 | Mar 28, 2000 | HYUNDAI/FUEL TANKS | 1997 | — |
| 99V198000 | Jul 26, 1999 | HYUNDAI/FMVSS 110/TIRE PRESSURE PLACARD | 1999 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Hyundai Tiburon FAQ
How many recalls has the Hyundai Tiburon had?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns that cover at least one Hyundai Tiburon model year from 1997 to 2008. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Hyundai Tiburon year has the most complaints?
Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2003 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (328) and the 2002 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Hyundai Tiburon problems?
Across the 1999–2008 model years, owners most often name the power train, air bags, seat belts in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Hyundai Tiburon get?
EPA rates the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon at 19 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.