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2001 Hyundai Tiburon recalls & problems

The 2001 Hyundai Tiburon has 1 safety recall and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (9 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints36filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths7 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsNov 6, 2001

Front › Webbing

Recall 01V34500042,782 vehicles

Problem
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.
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Tiburon

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

Tiburon

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Webbing; Front › Anchorage910086,299 mi
Air bagsFrontal860763,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Foundation components › Disc700047,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Clutch assembly700070,000 mi
VisibilityWindshield; Windshield wiper/washer5000—
SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing; Rear4000—
Electrical system12v/24v/48v battery; Alternator/generator/regulator4000—
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor400010,150 mi
Equipment4102—
WheelsRim3000—
StructureFrame and members3000—
TiresPressure monitoring and regulating systems3000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.