2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #09V125000April 16, 2009160,904 vehicles affected

  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, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms. The corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.

  The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage. If specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process. These procedures will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

• NHTSA recall #04V369000July 26, 2004919 vehicles affected

  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 the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.

  Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

• NHTSA recall #04V178000April 9, 2004263,968 vehicles affected

  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 properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

  Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

• NHTSA recall #03V496000December 3, 20031,993 vehicles affected

  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.

  Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began january 22, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.

• NHTSA recall #03V321000August 26, 200349 vehicles affected

  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 lines are formed into the underside of the instrument panel's padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad. These tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.

  In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

  Remedy

  Hyundai will replace the instrument panel. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

• NHTSA recall #03V290000August 5, 200336 vehicles affected

  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 mechanism. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.

  Nondeployment of an SRS air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. Owner notification began september 23, 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188.

• NHTSA recall #03V257000July 22, 2003312,292 vehicles affected

  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 to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.

  Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

• NHTSA recall #02V290000November 5, 20027,382 vehicles affected

  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 mechanism.

  Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. Nondeployment of an SRS air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. Owner notification began on march 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

• NHTSA recall #02V044000February 8, 20021,174 vehicles affected

  unknown or other

  On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed.

  If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. If the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. Owner notification began march 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Other model years

• 1997 36
• 1998 26
• 1999 26
• 2000 58
• 2001 36
• 2003
• 2004 82
• 2005 43
• 2006 64
• 2007 42