Side/window Air Bag Problems of Hyundai Tiburon

Hyundai Tiburon owners have reported 19 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Hyundai Tiburon based on all problems reported for the Tiburon.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 12/04/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that as soon as he started the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag erroneously deployed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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2 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 07/22/2011

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, he crashed into the side of another vehicle. The front passenger side air bag deployed, but there were no injuries. The contact expressed concerns over the air bag deploying in a crash at such a low speed. The contact also expressed concerns over the fact that only one of the air bags deployed. The police were notified and a report was available. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer, nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 05/15/2009

2005 Hyundai tiberon. Per discussion with the investigating officer, the driver was going around a sharp corner too fast. Lost control of the vehicle (possibly because the esc unit inputs or steering box malfunction) and started fishtailing. Vehicle then slid sideways into another vehicle (side impact). None of the 4 airbags deployed, killing the driver instantly. Accident is still being investigated.

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4 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 02/25/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving approximately 30 to 35 mph the driver's side air bag deployed. It was difficult for her to drive onto the emergency lane. She inspected the vehicle and confirmed that she had not crashed into anything. She sustained injures to her neck, shoulder and arm. She also stated that the drivers seat was torn. The following day, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The dealer performed an air bag diagnostic test and suggested that the left seat back modular wiring and sensor be replaced. The air bag and the tear in the seat were repaired by a relative. The sensor was never replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 02/01/2008

I 'm financing a Hyundai Tiburon 2003 and the air bag in the front drivers side has been malfunctioning, the light is on and has been on. Also the windows wont roll down and the oxygen sensors have gone out as well. Is there any remedy that can be done for my car since I owe 9,000. 00 dollars on it to fireside bank?.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 05/24/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag deployed while the vehicle was parked. The passenger sustained bruises on his shoulder. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of failure. She stated that the manufacturer would not release the vehicle until she signed a release form. The current mileage is 15,700 and failure mileage was 15,600. The consumer stated Hyundai hired an outside investigator to inspect the vehicle. The consumer stated Hyundai will not repair the vehicle unless she signs a waiver stating that they are not liable and the vehicle is under warranty. The consumer provided copies of the disclaimer letter from Hyundai. Updated 09/05/07.

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7 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 02/03/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving 40 mph in clear weather the contac's vehicle struck the rear of another vehicle. Only the passenger side air bag deployed, however, there was no passenger in the seat. The vehicle was destroyed, and has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. The current and failure mileage were 27,000.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 10/06/2005

My client, lorie kindrat, was involved in an automobile accident on October 6, 2005. She was driving a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon equiped with driver front and side air bags. She was struck on the driver's side by a vehicle going approximately 30 mph. The side air bags failed to deploy. She sustained life threatening injuries.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 01/06/2005

I was involved in a single car accident on I-75 near richmond, ky. . I hit a guard rail head on while avoiding another car. The passenger side airbag deployed, but the driver side did not. Injuries were head, neck , and back. Treated and released in hospital e r .

10 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 12/19/2004

The passenger side air bag deployed after the consumer bumped a divider in the road, at 30 mph with the driver side of the vehicle. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, who sent written guidelines on air bag deployment, stating that the air bag should deploy on the passenger side if that was the side struck.

11 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 12/04/2004

While driving 70 mph passenger's side air bag inadvertently deployed. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.

12 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 11/15/2004

Check engine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on.

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13 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 09/18/2004

Low-speed collision with the front end, driver's side of my 2003 Hyundai-tiburon resulted in only the passenger side air bag deploying.

14 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 05/03/2004

While driving, the passenger side air bag deployed without warning. The dealer was contacted as well as the manufacturer, however, neither is willing to assist the driver. Please provide further details.

15 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 10/28/2003

While proceeding to enter an interstate and without warning passenger's side air bag deployed. Driver drove the vehicle to the dealership for inspection.

16 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 09/19/2003

While driving approximately 30 mph, the side air bag deployed inadvertently. As a result the vehicle swerved to the right and hit a curb. The vehicle sustain damage to the passenger side front tire, rim and suspension.

17 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 09/19/2003

While driving approximately 30 mph, the driver's side, side impact air bag deployed for no reason, causing the car to swerve towards the right hitting the curb on the passenger side damaging the passenger side front tire and rim. As of today hyunday did not make any repairs or investigation of the deployment of the air bag. The car is parked at the dealer from September 21, 2003.

18 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 11/17/2001

My son was driving on a highway entering a freeway on an on ramp when his airbag "exploded" for no reason. There was nothing on the road he was simply driving along on the highway. The air bag exploded which resulted in my son hitting a wall barrier on the freeway. At the point of impact his passenger side air bag deployed. Since it was late at night we towed the car to a dealer where it currently is. My son has complained about pain in his chest and is shook up emotionally but thank god that it didn't result in much worse.

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19 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon

Failure Date: 01/16/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash. Front end was totalled, and there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bag. Vehicle will be repaired at a body shop. Please provide any further information.


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