2008 Hyundai Tiburon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (10 reports).

1Recalls
19Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Tiburon?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Hyundai Tiburon recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 13V113Apr 1, 20131,712,336 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Hyundai Tiburon problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags10
Seat Belts4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Unknown Or Other2
Power Train2
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Electric1
Tires1
Visibility1

What owners report

2025-10-15, Air Bags
air bags deployed for no reason while driving.
2021-07-29, Power Train
The contact owns 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hydraulic clutch was depressed and ceased in the depressed position. The contact was able to switch lanes and pulled the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure persisted. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a complete clutch failure. The mechanic was able to repair the clutch except for the linkage. The failure persisted after the repair. After the clutch repair was performed, the steering and the brakes became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the
2020-11-21, Air Bags
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP ITS ALSO HAD AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON
2020-03-15, Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND NO ONE CAN FIX THE ISSUE BUT THE DEALER WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS YEAR HAVE A RECALL FOR AIR BAGS
2019-05-14, Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. ERROR CODE LEADS TO PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT ISSUE. DEALER JUST RESET COMPUTER AND LIGHT CAME BACK ON. KNOWN CAMPAIGN #094 ON THIS BUT DOESN'T APPLY TO THIS VIN. UNKNOWN IF AIRBAG WILL ACTUALLY DEPLOY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. LIGHT IS ON AND DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE $350 FOR THE PART ALONE (SEAT BELT LATCH)

2008 Hyundai Tiburon questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Seat Belts (4), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.

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