2003 Hyundai Tiburon: recalls and complaints

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• 09V12500016 Apr 2009Suspension / Front / Control Arm
• 04V36900026 Jul 2004Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
• 04V1780009 Apr 2004Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
• 03V4960003 Dec 2003Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 03V32100026 Aug 2003Air Bags / Frontal
• 03V2900005 Aug 2003Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
• 03V25700022 Jul 2003Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 02V2900005 Nov 2002Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly
• 02V0440008 Feb 2002Unknown or Other

1. 09V125000Received 16 Apr 2009. 160,904 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Hyundai is recalling 160,904 my 2001-2003 elantra and my 2003 tiburon vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt used during the winter months in these jurisdictions may result in internal corrosion and thinning of the steel in the front lower control arms. The corrosion may progress to the point where the lower control arm's upper and lower panels become perforated. A perforated front lower control arm may fracture between its ball joint attachment and the forward and rearward pivot attachments to the chassis.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The fracturing of the control arm could an owner's control over their vehicle that may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms for corrosion damage. If specified levels of internal corrosion damage are found, the front lower control arms will be replaced with new front lower control arms incorporating additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front lower control arms do not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the front lower control arms and will treat the front lower control arms with rust-proofing materials to arrest the internal corrosion process. These procedures will be performed free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

   Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 091. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 2009.

2. 04V369000Received 26 Jul 2004. 919 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO. Manufacturer campaign number 066. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2004.

3. 04V178000Received 9 Apr 2004. 263,968 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 066. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2004.

4. 03V496000Received 3 Dec 2003. 1,993 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the brake tubes for the rear brakes can contact the steering gearbox mounting brackets.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO. Manufacturer campaign number 061. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jan 2004.

5. 03V321000Received 26 Aug 2003. 49 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy properly, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 063. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2003.

6. 03V290000Received 5 Aug 2003. 36 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Nondeployment of an SRS air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. Owner notification began september 23, 2003. Owners should contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-899-981-0188.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Sep 2003.

7. 03V257000Received 22 Jul 2003. 312,292 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 061. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2003.

8. 02V290000Received 5 Nov 2002. 7,382 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Buckle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Damaged driver seat belt buckle wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag fuse (cavity number 5) to open, preventing air bag deployment. Nondeployment of an SRS air bag in a crash where air bag deployment is warranted could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. Owner notification began on march 24, 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 at 1-800-633-5151.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 056. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Mar 2003.

9. 02V044000Received 8 Feb 2002. 1,174 units.

   Unknown or Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury or increased severity of injury in a frontal crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. If the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. Owner notification began march 4, 2002. 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.

   Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2002.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
• All 2003 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

33

Complaints that report a fire

7

Injuries in the complaints

21

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

29 Aug 2022

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19974
2. 19981
3. 19993
4. 20001
5. 20011
6. 20024
7. 20039
8. 20040
9. 20051
10. 20061
11. 20071
12. 20081

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon?

748,717 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Tiburon have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Tiburon, model years 1997 to 2008. 9 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon name most often?

Power Train: 172 of 429 component mentions, or 400.9 per 1,000. For all 2003 vehicles the figure is 118.5 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.