2001 Hyundai Tiburon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, and owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Webbing (seat belts)
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…
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…
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,595 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise while driving. The noise level increased. The contact became aware of a crack in the exhaust manifold. T”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2020 · Engine
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 22, 2013 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–21 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Hyundai Tiburon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Tiburon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Hyundai Tiburon | 4 | 36 |
| 1998 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 26 |
| 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 3 | 26 |
| 2000 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 58 |
| 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 36 |
| 2002 Hyundai Tiburon | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | 9 | 328 |
| 2004 Hyundai Tiburon | 0 | 82 |
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 43 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 64 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 42 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 | 19 |
Checking a specific 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
How do I know if my 2001 Hyundai Tiburon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V345000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.