Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 Hyundai Tiburon

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 46 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Tiburon, 1997–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2001 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V345000

Seat belts: front: webbing

Component
Seat belts: front: webbing
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
42,782
Reported to NHTSA
2001-11-06
Owners notified
2001-12-10

Defect description

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 BELTS.

Safety risk

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other6—
Power train: automatic transmission485,000 mi
Air bags270,000 mi
Electrical system285,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control151,311 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)185,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)184,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

SQ00003FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Other Hyundai Tiburon model years

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All Hyundai Tiburon recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.