2003 Hyundai Tiburon Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (65% of reports).
- 71air bags complaints
- 62,000median miles at failure
- 24mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 46 of 71 complaints (65%)
- Seat belt: mentioned in 19 of 71 complaints (27%)
- Airbag deployed: mentioned in 6 of 71 complaints (8%)
- Buckle wiring: mentioned in 5 of 71 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 71 complaints, 24 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 12 an injury.
Hyundai Tiburon air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 10 | 53% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Tiburon | 13 | 31% | 26,169 |
| 2006 Tiburon | 6 | 9% | 29,900 |
| 2005 Tiburon | 7 | 16% | 47,455 |
| 2004 Tiburon | 21 | 26% | 42,000 |
| 2003 Tiburon | 71 | 22% | 62,000 |
| 2002 Tiburon | 1 | 50% | 43,000 |
| 2001 Tiburon | 8 | 22% | 63,000 |
| 2000 Tiburon | 9 | 16% | 65,000 |
| 1999 Tiburon | 4 | 15% | 94,500 |
| 1998 Tiburon | 3 | 12% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Tiburon | 8 | 22% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front passenger air bag is mounted beneath the right portion of the instrument panel's padded surface. Tear lines are formed into the underside of the instrument panel's padded surface during the production process of the instrument panel top pad. These tear lines allow a portion of the instrument panel surface to fold upward if the passenger air bag deploys.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.
Fix: Hyundai will replace the instrument panel. Owner notification began on october 13, 2003. 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 of america at 1-800-633-5151, or if the vehicle is located in puerto rico, hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The airbag in my car is on permanently. I researched the problem and found that there was a recall for this. It is caused by a wiring problem with the driver side seatbelt buckle under the seat.i was told that my vin is not included in the recall. I replaced the seatbelt buckle and within a month…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the passenger side seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. When the vehicle was started, the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 02v290000 (seat belts) and 03v321000 (air bags). The manufacturer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Hyundai Tiburons have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about air bags for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon (22% of the 328 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 46 of 71 complaints, followed by “seat belt” (19).
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See all 2003 Hyundai Tiburon problems or air bags problems across all Tiburon years.