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2000 Hyundai Tiburon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2000 Hyundai Tiburon sits mid-pack among Tiburon years: 76 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 59, with a single recall and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across seat belts (17), lighting (9), and airbags (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

76

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

12

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

11

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Tiburon years?

Tiburon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted429 complaints1997: 60 complaints1998: 46 complaints1999: 50 complaints2000: 76 complaints2001: 69 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 429 complaints2004: 108 complaints2005: 58 complaints2006: 81 complaints2007: 49 complaints2008: 28 complaints
Tiburon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Hyundai Tiburon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Seat Belts1722%
Airbags912%
Lighting912%
Engine811%
Fuel System79%
Tires & Wheels68%
Electrical System57%
Speed Control34%
Brakes34%
Suspension23%
Transmission23%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)23%
Seats11%
Body & Structure11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V345000Seat BeltsNovember 6, 2001 · 42,782 units

Defect

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 GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.

Consequence

IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“SEAT BELTS ARE GETTING CAUGHT UP IN HANGER PART THATS IS CLOSE TO WINDOW, AND CONSUMER CAN NOT PROPERLY FASTEN SEATBELTS.*AK CONSUMER STATED EVERY TIME HE TRIES TO FASTEN SEAT BELTS THEY CONSTANTLY GET BOUND UP IN THE SHOULDER HARNESS.*SLC ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 1, 2000

“I WAS GOING 45 MPH TRYING TO GET ONTO THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES..I REAR-ENDED HIM. FRONTAL IMPACT FOR ME. DURING THE IMPACT, MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. MY FRONT END LOOKS LIKE AN ACCORDION. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HYUNDAI WILL BE CONTACTED. MINOR INJURIES.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · April 25, 2003 · crash

“REPLACED HEADLIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES BY DEALER AND BY MY SELF ALSO HEADLIGHT HAVE ALIGMENT PROBLEMS HAVE SPOKEN TO A LOT OF PEOPLE ABOUT SAME PROBLEM DEALER WILL NOT PAY FOR HEADLIGHT BULBS BECAUSE WARRANTY IS OVER PLEASE HELP IM TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY ON HEADLIGHTS AND REMOVING BATTERY TO GET TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting

“THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST. 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON *BF SINCE THE ACCIDENTS, THE CONSUMER STATED AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD REPLACE DIFFERENT THINGS, SUCH AS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 1, 2001 · crash

“THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORIST. 2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON *BF SINCE THE ACCIDENTS, THE CONSUMER STATED AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START OR AT TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. EACH TIME THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD REPLACE DIFFERENT THINGS, SUCH AS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 1, 2001 · crash

2000 Hyundai Tiburon — common questions

Is the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

It is close to typical for the Tiburon: 76 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Tiburon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are seat belts (17 complaints), lighting (9 complaints), airbags (9 complaints).

Does the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Tiburon years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tiburon years to avoid are 2003, 2004, 1997, 1998. The cleanest record among Tiburon years belongs to 2002.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.