2002 Hyundai Tiburon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiburon years
- Not enough data 12th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon. That ranks 12th out of 12 Tiburon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 1 | 50% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | 27,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Hyundai Tiburon recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Risk: Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
Risk: Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering gearbox mounting brackets may result in rear brake tube wear and corrosion, increasing the risk of brake fluid leakage. Brake fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes, install brake tube clips, and apply anti-corrosion material to the rear brake tubes. Owner notification began january 22, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-633-5151.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (abs), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with abs, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage.
Risk: Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. Owners 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.
Front passenger side tire produced a bubble. However, the second and third tires produced the same bubbles. *ak *la
While traveling at 70 mph, the consumer applied the brakes and the steering wheel had gone to the left and caused the consumer to hit the guardrail. The vehicle was totaled upon impact. Also, none of the air bags deployed. *ak *scc the c onsumer belived there was a problem with the abs as well.*jb
Other Hyundai Tiburon years
← 2001 Tiburon · 2003 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 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 Tiburon | 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 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.