Tiburon (2000)
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Complaints by Engine Code
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Tiburon, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2000 Hyundai Tiburon
On a used 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the seats, seat belts and interior (18), the exterior lighting (9) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (9). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon about the exterior lighting.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon about the electrical system.
Recalls (1)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon complaints?
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon. The systems they name most often are the interior, the exterior and the safety systems.
Is the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon have?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2000-2000 Hyundai Tiburon vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Tiburon?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the interior, the exterior and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Tiburon have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 58 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.