2005 Hyundai Tiburon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 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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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to…
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,542 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked fuel profusely, especially when parked on an incline. An unknown red indicator illuminated on the instrument p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Takata recall, couldn't see for a week. Was cut up on left side as was vision gone on left. Suffered and still suffering brain damage from AIRBAG hitting me so hard. That car has ruined my life. I con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2017 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–21 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-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 2005 Hyundai Tiburon
How do I know if my 2005 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 2005 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 05V187000).
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
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
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.