2001 Hyundai Tiburon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiburon years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. That ranks 7th out of 12 Tiburon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 22%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 22% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 22% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 19% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 14% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 11% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | 300 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 8% | 400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 8% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 6% | 300 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Hyundai Tiburon recalls (1)
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Seat belts:front:webbing
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE NOISE LEVEL INCREASED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2010 UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while having unrelated service to the vehicle by a local mechanic. The mechanic discovered rust on the rear passenger's side of the sub frame. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in any…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the drivers and passenger side seat belts have malfunctioned since she was unable to retract them. It took her approximately two to three attempts before she could fully extend the seat belts in order to securely close the latch…
2001 hyundai tiburon. Consumer writes in regards to a rotten/rusted cross member *tgw the consumer received a call from a hyundai representative and was informed the claim would not be addressed. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle was not safe to drive. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 hyundai tiburon. While attempting to use the front driver seat belt the contact noticed that the belt would not retract and allow the seat belt to become loose. The seat belt failure was not diagnosed. There were no prior warnings. The current mileages were 55000 and the…
Other Hyundai Tiburon years
← 2000 Tiburon · 2002 Tiburon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 19 | 1 |
| 2007 Tiburon | 42 | 1 |
| 2006 Tiburon | 64 | 1 |
| 2005 Tiburon | 43 | 1 |
| 2004 Tiburon | 82 | 0 |
| 2003 Tiburon | 328 | 9 |
| 2002 Tiburon | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 36 | 1 |
| 2000 Tiburon | 58 | 1 |
| 1999 Tiburon | 26 | 3 |
| 1998 Tiburon | 26 | 1 |
| 1997 Tiburon | 36 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiburon model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.