Model year
2001 Hyundai Tiburon
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 36 complaints for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (6), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (6), EQUIPMENT (4). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 58 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 2 complaints
- 2003 328 complaints
- 2004 82 complaints
- 2005 43 complaints
- 2006 64 complaints
- 2007 42 complaints
- 2008 19 complaints
Recalls
01V345000 · Nov 6, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
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…
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 1, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon · 2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Tiburon · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Hyundai Tiburon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.