Two problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tiburon.
The contact stated while driving at approxiatmately 40 mph another vehicle pulled out in front of her this resulted in a frontal impact crash. The vehicle was totaled. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Injuries where sustained. Seat belts where in use. Contact was unaware of a recall on the airbags for this type of vehicle before the accident. The recall # is 02v290000.
The air bag warning light stays illuminated while driving. When this occurs the driver's side window is inoperative. Although the dealership has serviced the vehicle several times for this issue, the problem recurred.