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2007 Hyundai Tiburon: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (43% of complaints); the 2008 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2013

1
recalls
42
owner complaints
0
fire reports
41,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsWeak spot: power train (43%)

Common problems

Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)43% · 17 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)30% · 12 complaints
Tires5% · 2 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)3% · 1 complaint
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 1 complaint
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)3% · 1 complaint
This vehicle was in a hit-and-run accident on the highway. It hit the wall going 65mph and the airbags did not deploy causing me to have a spinal injury, bruised ribs, a cracked sternum, a concussion, and a fractured metatarsal. after the first collision, the car rolled back and hit the wall a second time which the airbags still did not deploy. It is totaled and in the hands of State Farm.Owner report · Air Bags · May 2023
Clutch went out, I have a manual transmission, and the clutch would pop out of gear then just went out. This is not due to driver . I was driving luckily at 30mph when it was like it had no gear shift at all had to push it to the side and have it towed.Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2020
My son was driving my 2007 hyundia tiburon, on the highway, when all of a sudden the car lost all it's stearing capability, he hit a speed limit sign vered off the road and went about 50 feet into the woods, the airbags never deployed. Luckly my son is ok, the car is a total loss. Why would the airbags not deploy with the front end is destroyed and the frame is bent.Owner report · Steering · May 2017
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tiburon. While attempting to turn right into a parking lot, another vehicle sideswiped the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2016
Driving from parking lot I hear a loud cracking pop over my head. Pulled into a parking stall to pull sun visor back. The sunroof had shattered,I got out to see it from atop, glass was pushed out, a big hole in the center. I found glass in large pieces on the ground where I first heard the loud popping sound....updated 09/22/15 *bf updated 10/13/2015*jsOwner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2015
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was driven to the repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel would spew back out of the filler neck. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure had recurred multiple times. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. However, the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that dirt could become wedged in the canister purge cycle system causing the warning light to become illuminated. The vehicle was expected to be diagnosed on a later date. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate, the brakes failed to respond properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated after turning the vehicle on, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The contact stated that the clutch remained engaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,300 and the current mileage was 63,555. Updated 11/21/14*cnOwner report · Power Train · Feb 2014
I hit a cement barrier my car flipped I hit the steering wheel and hit my head my air bag did not deploy. I already had the airbag fixed once in this car. I was wearing my seat belt. I had just called hyundai two days before to tell them I had read numerous things on line with problems with the air bag in my year and make of car. They told me if I wanted it fixed they would charge me another 100 dollars. They knew of this defect and never told anyone. They could have prevented some of my injuries. *trOwner report · Air Bags · Nov 2013

When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 6 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH13V113000 · Apr 2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. The most complained-about area is power train (43% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Tiburon problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 41,000 miles or less.

Does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. 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.