NHTSA Safety Recalls
Hyundai Tiburon Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2008, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2000–2008) the Hyundai Tiburon has 19 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2003 with 9; the cleanest is 2008 with 1.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 19
- Worst year
- 2003
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2000–2008
9 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | |
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | |
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | |
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | |
| 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 9 | |
| 2002 Hyundai Tiburon | 4 | |
| 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | |
| 2000 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Hyundai Tiburon
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING2
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.