2001 Hyundai Tiburon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Hyundai Tiburon recalls

Most common 2001 Hyundai Tiburon problems

Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	9
Air Bags	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Power Train	7
Visibility	5
Suspension	4
Electrical System	4
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Equipment	4
Wheels	3

What owners report

2020-09-29, Engine
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 INSPECTED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HOWEVER, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED JENKINS HYUNDAI OF OCALA (1602 SW COLLEGE ROAD, OCALA, FL 34471, (352) 815-2533) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DECLINED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI

2013-10-22, Structure
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 NOT HAVE THE SUB FRAME REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

2011-02-28, Seat Belts
TL*THE 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 INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000. UPDATED 3/21/11 *CN THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM SHE EXPERIENCED. HOWEVER, HER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 06/03/11

2011-01-13, Structure
2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A ROTTEN/RUSTED CROSS MEMBER *TGW 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. *JB

2010-09-08, Seat Belts
TL*THE 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 104000.

2001 Hyundai Tiburon questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon: Seat Belts:Front:Webbing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (9), Air Bags (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.