2001 Hyundai Tiburon: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (17% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2001
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2013
“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”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2011
“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”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 2010
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“Seat belts do not extend properly on my 2001 hyundai tiburon. I contacted hyundai and my local service center and they said my vehicle was not covered under the existing recall that was issued in 2001 despite this vehicle having the exact same problem as described in the recall # 01v345000. The seatbelts snag and will not extend out properly to be used. It catches in the guide ring and you have to get out to correct the problem. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2009
“The driver & passenger seatbelts jam in the belt d-ring all the time. Recall 01-01-006 does not cover my vehicle. My vehicle has this problem. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2009
“Car started making loud tapping noise, about 3 days later it started having problems accelerating. I had a friend that works on cars look at it and he said it was valve tapping coming from the engine. He used some oil to remedy the problem temporarily but said problem will continue until engine is most likely replaced?!?! I had to have the transmission replaced in 2003 after being told for several months that it was just my air conditioner! It is problem after problem with this car and to top it all off I have never received any recall information on this car with the exclusion of the seatbelt recall, what kind of company did I buy a car from? *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2007
“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2007
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle hydroplaned and slid into a guardrail. The front end was extensively damaged. Neither air bag deployed. Two of the vehicle occupants were injured. There was a police report filed. The police and the manufacturer determined the air bags should have deployed at speeds of 5 mph or greater.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2006
“Clutch is going out, 5 speed transmissions is also going to it would still be under warranty from when it was first bought. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2006
“Check engine light came on then 3 miles down the road the car died on the side of the road.. My catalytic converter died... Then in novemeber of 2006 replaced converter once again, then april of 2007 replaced converter again, replace 4 o2 sensors then march 2008 replaced converter 2 o2 sensors and a front axle.*tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2005
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2001 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. The most complained-about area is air bags (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2001 Hyundai Tiburon problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 66,500 miles or less.
Does the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:webbing. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.