Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has 9 recalls, 328 complaints.
9
Recalls
328
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
09V125000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 160,904 MY 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND MY 2003 TIBURON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT...
04V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON ...
03V257000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR BRAKE TUBES PASS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER. TWO STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE WELDED T...
03V290000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER ME...
03V321000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE RIGHT PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL'S PADDED SURFACE. TEAR LI...
02V290000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING COULD BE DAMAGED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE DRIVER SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTER MECHAN...
04V178000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PRO...
02V044000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET WAS NOT INSTALLED.
03V496000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE TUBES FOR THE REAR BRAKES CAN CONTACT THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BRACKETS.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN MOTION ON CITY STREET |
| Feb 28, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING TO MY BROTHER PLACE WHEN A WIRE STARTED TO SMOKE AND COUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE STE... |
| Oct 16, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VAPOR PURGE CANISTER MALFUNCTION FRONT END FAILURE BAD GASKETS |
| Jan 14, 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehi... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BAD BODY CONTROL MODULE. TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHERS DON'T WORK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. ALL FUSES HAV... |
| Nov 8, 2016 | SUSPENSION | CROSSMEMBER OR CRADLE BADLY CORRODED |
| Sep 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING TO TURN THE BATTERY OFF ... |
| Aug 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT... |
| Mar 15, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED WI... |
| Nov 8, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN PUMPING GAS THE PUMP CONSTANTLY CLICKS OFF AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO PUT THE GAS IN. VERY STRONG R... |
| Sep 2, 2015 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON DOOR HANDLES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CONSTANTLY BREAK OFF EVEN AFT... |
| Jul 31, 2015 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO CHECK THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE SEAT B... |
| May 15, 2015 | SEAT BELTS | DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WIRING ROUTING WAS AN ISSUE WITH AIR BAG LIGHT NUMBER- 03-01-002 AND W... |
| May 4, 2015 | AIR BAGS | THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR IS ON PERMANENTLY. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL F... |
| Mar 27, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | JUST TOOK 03 TIBURON TO HYUNDAI FOR RECALL SAID FRAME IS ROTTING AWAY NEVER SEEN FRAME ROT LIKE THIS... |
| Jul 16, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS SOME TIMES WORK. I HAVE TO PULL ON THEM TO GO UP MOST OF THE ... |
| May 8, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING SENSOR LIGH... |
| May 1, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY AUTOMATICD TRUNK REL... |
| Mar 12, 2014 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL, THE... |
| Dec 19, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND AFTER A RIGHT HAND TURN THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL STAYED ILLUMINATED BOTH FRO... |