CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Hyundai Tiburon has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (9 reports).
1997 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
Most common 1997 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), THERE WAS A PERSISTENT STRONG SMELL OF FUEL. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE BACK SEAT TO INSPECT THE ACCESS PORT FOR THE FUEL TANK AND DISCOVERED A 4 INCH FRACTURE ON THE STEEL FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER TO INFORM THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V095001 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED. THE DEALER DECLINED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 243,420.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V095002 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THERE WAS NOT A REMEDY REPAIR PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE INSPECTION THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INSPECTION PERFORMED UNDER THE PRIOR RECALL, SO THE VEHICLE WAS DENIED A FREE REMEDY REPAIR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 183,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK AS DETERMINED BY A PRESSURE CHECK. HYUNDAI WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
SMELLED GAS FUMES STRONGLY UPON FILL-UP FOR SEVERAL DAYS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK CAR IN. MECHANIC SAID RECALL #00V095002 WAS IN EFFECT ON MY VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS (TANK & CAP). DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED CAP BUT DID NOT TELL ME AT THE TIME. WENT TO SMOG CAR NEXT YEAR AND COMES UP WITH EVAPORATIVE LEAK. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME "THERE IS A HUGE LEAK ON THE TOP OF YOUR GAS TANK." WILL NOT REPLACE FOR FREE. CALLED MANUFACTURER WHO SAID THAT DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THERE WAS NO LEAK AT TIME OF ORIGINAL INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY ARE NOT UNDER OBLIGATION TO REPLACE TANK DUE TO THEIR CLAIM THAT IT WAS NOT CRACKED AT THE TIME OF FU
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND CAR BEGAN TO HEAT UP, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME ON AS WELL;TOOK IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED HOWEVER THE AIRBAG PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED AND REMAINS ON. *JB
1997 Hyundai Tiburon questions
Does the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (9), Air Bags (8), Visibility (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Hyundai Tiburon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.