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2002 Hyundai TiburonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2002 Hyundai Tiburon
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 26, 2004. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Hyundai Tiburon has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Service brakes, hydraulic11
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2002 Hyundai Tiburon recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 03V-496 · Dec 3, 2003 · 1,993 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 03V-257 · Jul 22, 2003 · 312,292 vehicles

Risk. FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Tiburon year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tiburon median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2002 Hyundai Tiburon safety ratings

2002 Hyundai Tiburon in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Tiburon owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 10038378 · Dec 2, 2003 · 43,000 miles

Own a 2002 Tiburon?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.