There have been 17 safety recalls for the Hyundai Tiburon. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Hyundai Tiburon.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Hyundai Accent, 2007 Hyundai Accent, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 2009 Hyundai Accent, 2007 Hyundai Azera, 2008 Hyundai Azera, 2009 Hyundai Azera, 2010 Hyundai Azera, 2011 Hyundai Azera, 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2007 Hyundai Entourage, 2008 Hyundai Entourage, 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 2010 Hyundai Genesis, 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 2007 Hyundai Tucson, 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 accent, model year 2007-2011 azera, sonata and sante fe,2006-2011 tucson, 2009-2011 elantra touring, 2007-2010 elantra, 2008-2011 veracruz, 2009-2011 genesis, 2010-2011 genesis coupe, 2007-2008 entourage, and 2006-2008 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 1,712,336 |
| Apr. 16, 2009 | Suspension:front:control Arm | 160,904 |
| Apr. 28, 2005 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 277 |
| Jul. 26, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 919 |
| Apr. 9, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 263,968 |
| Dec. 3, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,993 |
| Aug. 26, 2003 | Air Bags:frontal | 49 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 36 |
| Jul. 22, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 312,292 |
| Nov. 5, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 7,382 |
| Feb. 8, 2002 | Unknown Or Other | 1,174 |
| Nov. 6, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 42,782 |
| Jul. 21, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 7,111 |
| Mar. 28, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 84,020 |
| Jul. 26, 1999 | Equipment:other:labels | 649 |
| Jul. 7, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 11,530 |
| Feb. 26, 1997 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 74,965 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1999 Hyundai Tiburon | 3 |
| 1998 Hyundai Tiburon | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Tiburon | 4 |