2005 Hyundai Tiburon

Recalls

1 recall names the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. Newest first.

• Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

  Apr 28, 2005NHTSA 05V187000277 vehicles

  Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. this would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train18
2. Air bags7
3. Suspension5
4. Steering4
5. Tires3
6. Equipment3
7. Seat belts2
8. Engine2
9. Service brakes, hydraulic2
10. Structure2

Latest complaints

• Mar 18, 2020VA186,187 mi
  Engine

  Exhaust manifold cracked in 3 places

• Sep 26, 2019CT102,966 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked fuel profusely, especially when parked on an incline. An unknown red indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family hyundai (203-754-9494, located at 674 straits…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the fuel tank leaked fuel profusely, especially when parked on an incline. An unknown red indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family hyundai (203-754-9494, located at 674 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795) where a smoke test was performed. The dealer diagnosed that there was a fuel leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,966.

• Mar 30, 2017FL55,000 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags · Structure › Body · Wheels
  Takata recall, couldn't see for a week. Was cut up on left side as was vision gone on left. Suffered and still suffering brain damage from airbag hitting me so hard. That car has ruined my life. I constantly shake from neck up on left side. I wish I would if died in the accident. That's how much it…

  Takata recall, couldn't see for a week. Was cut up on left side as was vision gone on left. Suffered and still suffering brain damage from airbag hitting me so hard. That car has ruined my life. I constantly shake from neck up on left side. I wish I would if died in the accident. That's how much it has affected me. I stay in the house by myself all day, every day. Its so embarrassing for me. Severe depression and anxiety have started also. Thank you hyundai for ruining my life at 43 years old. I was stopped at a red light and the woman behind me never slowed down at 55 mph.

• Feb 23, 2017CT63,000 mi
  Suspension

  Front right control arm rusted until it failed while driving. very dangerous! 2003 hyundai tuburons have a recall for this but 2005 does not. it should because hyundai obviously did not fix that underlying issue.

• Aug 30, 2015OR65,000 mi
  Engine · Power train · Unknown or other
  I have had to replace my clutch, dual fly wheel entire clutch system 3 times now in the last 3 1/2 years. Each time costing me anywhere from $2400,- $3,400. No way should a clutch need replaced that much that soon, each clutch lasted approx 13 months. Hyundai wants nothing to do with the problem…

  I have had to replace my clutch, dual fly wheel entire clutch system 3 times now in the last 3 1/2 years. Each time costing me anywhere from $2400,- $3,400. No way should a clutch need replaced that much that soon, each clutch lasted approx 13 months. Hyundai wants nothing to do with the problem yet thousands of people are having same issues. Something needs to be looked at. Who can afford this much work every year? No one. I have spent close to $10,000 on 3 clutch jobs in 3 years. I'm taking it to bbb as well.

• Apr 27, 2015ID70,000 mi
  Power train · Vehicle speed control
  Around 70,000 miles on my 2005 hyundai tiburon, my mechanic friend noticed that the problem I was needing a new clutch. We purchased a clutch kit from duralast/zoom manufactured these parts. The clutch change in a hyundai tiburon IS pretty expensive and $1025 was the cheapest I was quoted. The car…

  Around 70,000 miles on my 2005 hyundai tiburon, my mechanic friend noticed that the problem I was needing a new clutch. We purchased a clutch kit from duralast/zoom manufactured these parts. The clutch change in a hyundai tiburon IS pretty expensive and $1025 was the cheapest I was quoted. The car seemed to be running fine for three days and then all of a sudden my clutch pedal had no resistance against it while I was driving through an intersection and would only shift if I "hard shifted" the clutch or if I pressed down on the clutch pedal as hard as I could. Luckily, the people driving southbound while I turned into their lane had narrowly swerved around my car. I could only imagine if their was a different vehicle coming since I just so happened to be babysitting my friends daughter that day! When I took my vehicle just up the road to the local hyundai dealer, they told me the part was "mislabeled" and in the process the clutch was placed in the car backwards. This "mislabeled" clutch in turn damaged the flywheel, master cylinder, and slave cylinder and I had to pay $3000 more to get my car fixed. Auto zone and the hyundai dealer both told me to talk to the manufacturer since the part IS "defective". Finally, around 6 months later of constant phone calls, I get a hold of the right people through zoom manufacturing. They offered me a check for $253. When I talked to the manufacturer about this dilemma, he told me that this IS all they can do and "we have honored the claim within the terms and policy with our customer." regardless of zoom manufacturer's terrible customer service, I want to just make sure that these parts are no longer sold to the population. I asked many people in their department if the part was recalled so this didn't happen to someone else and no one gave me an answer. Also, my car IS now at 82,000 miles and the clutch IS already slipping. *tr

• Mar 3, 2014FL86,000 mi
  Suspension
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the front driver's side control arm had become separated from the frame. The vehicle was…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the front driver's side control arm had become separated from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000. *tr

• Nov 11, 2013NJ92,369 mi
  Tires

  Bought two new front tires for tiburon. Nexen n5000 215/45r17 on 10/15/2013. Within three weeks the front right tire developed a flat on 11/7/13 ie within three weeks. Never happened with any tires. Why this one? *tr

• Oct 24, 2013MDCrash1 injury
  Air bags

  A car speeding ran a stop sign causing accident with the tiburon with most damage to the entire front of car. The airbags did not deploy. The impact caused total loss to the tiburon and injuries. *tr

• Sep 1, 2013TX41,909 mi
  Air bags
  I started my car at approximately 8 a.m. On 6/26/13 to go to work. One second after the engine fired, the steering wheel airbag blew up in my face. I have never had an accident in this car. The vehicle was stationary at the time and on my property with no evidence of anything out of the ordinary.…

  I started my car at approximately 8 a.m. On 6/26/13 to go to work. One second after the engine fired, the steering wheel airbag blew up in my face. I have never had an accident in this car. The vehicle was stationary at the time and on my property with no evidence of anything out of the ordinary. After some troublesome negotiations, hyundai motor america agreed to make a "one-time goodwill repair" of the vehicle's airbag components in exchange for signing my life away regarding the vehicle. I don't know if they reported this defect to you when I called their regional office in austell georgia on the day of the incident. However, I am reporting it now, in the hope that this doesn't happen to someone driving down a texas highway at 80 mph. Their flippant attitude concerning this, to me, IS disturbing. I have not yet had the car repaired and am afraid to drive it. *js

• Jun 24, 2013MA62,000 miFire
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that when the air conditioner was activated, the indicator light illuminated intermittently or would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions. The blower switch was replaced twice. In…

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that when the air conditioner was activated, the indicator light illuminated intermittently or would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on five separate occasions. The blower switch was replaced twice. In addition, the blower switch casing and wires were melted. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

• Jan 4, 2013GA101,000 mi
  Power train

  When you are starting out or driving the engine revs up and the gears slip and hesitate going into gear, the gears are slipping bad. *Tr

• Nov 16, 2011MA95,000 mi
  Tires
  Purchased 4 new pirelli P4 205/55r16 91H tires on 11/1/10 from nashua wholesale tire in nashua nh. after 15K miles two of the tires are almost bald. these tires carry a 65K mile warranty. returned to dealer seeking replacements. deal was rude and said pirelli will not cover it, they do not even…

  Purchased 4 new pirelli P4 205/55r16 91H tires on 11/1/10 from nashua wholesale tire in nashua nh. after 15K miles two of the tires are almost bald. these tires carry a 65K mile warranty. returned to dealer seeking replacements. deal was rude and said pirelli will not cover it, they do not even make that tire anymore. they will sell me 2 new P6 tires for full price. contacted the president and vice president of pirelli, [xxx], and[xxx] asking for two new P4 replacements. neither responded. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr

• Oct 15, 2011IL146,400 miCrash
  Steering · Suspension

  Steering had a twitch which mad it a challenge to steer, as a result which led to a crash the passenger front tie rod assembly cracked while driving at 35 mph, and disengaged from the vehicle and the vehicle then dipped to the ground suddenly and bounced causing the vehicle to literally go airborn for a brief moment which then caused the vehicle to go out of control. *tr

• Aug 29, 2011IL73,500 mi
  Air bags

  TL* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,500 and the current mileage was 74,500.

• May 13, 2011OH95,000 mi
  Electrical system
  My wife was driving her 2005 hyundai tiburon and all power to the dash and headlights had gone out wile driving at night and she IS pregnant too. says it happened more than once. the car has 95,000 miles on it. we are on the 3RD battery. we are not going to spend big bucks taking it into a…

  My wife was driving her 2005 hyundai tiburon and all power to the dash and headlights had gone out wile driving at night and she IS pregnant too. says it happened more than once. the car has 95,000 miles on it. we are on the 3RD battery. we are not going to spend big bucks taking it into a dealership because from what I have read they haven't fixed anyone's problems. and the car IS out of warranty of course. any ideas? *tr

• Apr 11, 2011OH
  Steering · Suspension
  Since I've purchased this vehicle, I initially told the dealer that there was something wrong with the steering. They, jeff wyler claimed to have looked at the car and stated nothing was wrong. Now at 44,000 miles, another dealer states that the tie rods have excessive wear and need to be replaced.…

  Since I've purchased this vehicle, I initially told the dealer that there was something wrong with the steering. They, jeff wyler claimed to have looked at the car and stated nothing was wrong. Now at 44,000 miles, another dealer states that the tie rods have excessive wear and need to be replaced. This issue has been going on for over 4 years and still no resolution. I have since found that there has been a recall, but when I contact hyundai, they state that my car doesn't fall into that recall. I am upset and confused, that a car that initially had 9700 miles when purchased in 2006 that now has 44000 5 yrs later has excessive wear on the tie rods. I have asked for an explanation, yet I am only getting the run around. I need help!

• Apr 4, 2011MD2,000 mi
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls

  Power windows do not work, drivers side went 13 months after bought car, then passenger side, now both do not work. *tr

• Jan 27, 2011NV53,400 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. While driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the tachometer suddenly began to increase and the speedometer decreased. The contact disengaged the cruise control and shifted into in a lower gear but the failure continued. The vehicle…

  Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tiburon. While driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control engaged, the tachometer suddenly began to increase and the speedometer decreased. The contact disengaged the cruise control and shifted into in a lower gear but the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by the design of the fly wheel. The dealer stated that they were not responsible for the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 53,400. Updated 03/15/11*lj updated 03/21/11

• Feb 25, 2010CT73,000 mi
  Equipment · Power train › Manual transmission
  2005 hyundai tiburon SE V6 std. - clutch replaced under warranty at 42K and again at 53K - 7 mos later clutch failed again. hyundai states "we've covered 2 times, not covering again". obviously this IS an ongoing problem w/this vehicle - I've owned standards all my life, mazda 189K on original…

  2005 hyundai tiburon SE V6 std. - clutch replaced under warranty at 42K and again at 53K - 7 mos later clutch failed again. hyundai states "we've covered 2 times, not covering again". obviously this IS an ongoing problem w/this vehicle - I've owned standards all my life, mazda 189K on original clutch and datsun 110K on original clutch - have never had to replace a clutch. there are several online complaints regarding 2005 clutch failings not covered. http://www.allworldauto.com/comments/2005_hyundai_tiburon_comments_and_complaints_25-2223-2005-1.html there IS currently a class action suit pending against hyundai for this exact problem occurring in 2003 tiburon models. this IS something hyundai has been aware of for years and has ignored. they claim not all the parts of the clutch assembly, kit, etc are covered under their 100k/10 yr warranty - this IS a bogus warranty. this situation requires some investigation. *tr

• Aug 19, 2009MA
  Tires

  Cooper zeon 2XS 215/45 R17 sides are collapsing. 3 of 4 tires purchased just one year ago. *Tr

• Jul 14, 2009WA53,000 miCrash3 injuries1 death
  Air bags › Side/window · Electronic stability control (esc) · Steering

  2005 hyundai tiberon. Per discussion with the investigating officer, the driver was going around a sharp corner too fast. Lost control of the vehicle (possibly because the esc unit inputs or steering box malfunction) and started fishtailing. Vehicle then slid sideways into another vehicle (side impact). None of the 4 airbags deployed, killing the driver instantly. Accident IS still being investigated. *Tr

• Apr 3, 2009NJ22,000 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission

  Drove my hyundai tiburon normally since august 2007 when I purchased the car. By june 2008 the clutch began to slip, and progressively become worse and would slip in any gear at any rpm. I had to purchase an aftermarket clutchmasters clutch and fidanza flywheel to replace the prematurely failed clutch that only had 20,000 miles on it. *Tr

• Sep 2, 2008MN60,000 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Clutch IS my 2005 hyundai tiburon IS malfunctioning, dealer says not covered under warranty because wear and tear part, after searching internet forums found that alot of clutch/flywheel problems are occurring in similar vehicles from hyundai. Cause appears to be manufactures defect that they are…

  Clutch IS my 2005 hyundai tiburon IS malfunctioning, dealer says not covered under warranty because wear and tear part, after searching internet forums found that alot of clutch/flywheel problems are occurring in similar vehicles from hyundai. Cause appears to be manufactures defect that they are not addressing. Only 60K miles on vehicle and have driven a stick shift for last 10 years regular wear and tear clutches will wear out around 75K to 115K under my driving conditions. *tr

• Apr 30, 2008OK34,800 mi
  Power train › Clutch assembly
  I bought a 2005 hyundai tiburon GT manual transmission on may 18, 2007. the clutch failed the first day I bought the car. car lot agreed to put new clutch in. three months later the transmission bearings broke. I replaced flywheel and had transmission rebuilt. 2 months after that the bearings…

  I bought a 2005 hyundai tiburon GT manual transmission on may 18, 2007. the clutch failed the first day I bought the car. car lot agreed to put new clutch in. three months later the transmission bearings broke. I replaced flywheel and had transmission rebuilt. 2 months after that the bearings broke again. I had hyundai do the work on the transmission rebuilt. I am out of pocket $2,000, not to mention the upside down amount I was when I had to get out from underneath this car, because I cannot afford to put $2,000 in the car every 3 months. *tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10251285This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades.
• 10247189This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
• 10235566Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
• 10230904This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
• 10217258Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard.
• 10217251Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
• 10196546Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives.
• 10190044This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
• 10190038This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
• 10189989This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
• 10183963This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
• 10183960This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
• 10178175This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
• 10176182This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
• 10176178This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
• 10174808This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
• 10174807The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
• 10173546This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
• 10172142This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.
• 10170883This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bulletin provides physical differences between the USB 2.0 port and USB 3.0 port.
• 10169370The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects vehicles within the blind spot zone and gives off an alarm (visual and audible). The two magnetic radar sensors provide these functions for BSD/BCW: ? Senses other vehicles in the BSD/BCW zone and turns on the BSD/BCW warning lamp for the driver. The warning lamp starts blinking, along with an audible sound, when the driver turns on the turn signal lamp to enter the lane where another vehicle is driving.
• 10167253This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and matched with a Techline Case number.
• 10160098This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot be removed or overwritten.
• 10082455"The pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the pcm/tcm adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality. If the procedure IS not performed, the transmission may experience a shift flare or harsh shift. H replace automatic transaxle or pcm/tcm h reprogram or exchange a pcm/tcm from another vehicle"
• 10032908Hyundai: ata solenoid diagnostic trouble codes p0740, p0741, p0742, p0743, p0746, p0748, p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0770. Incorrect operation of the transaxle solenoids may result in the following symptoms-check engine light illuminated; transaxle held in 3RD gear fail safe.
• 10030984Hyundai: automatic transaxle range switch diagnostic trouble codes p0705 (range switch signal problems), p0707 (range switch open circuit), and p0708 (range switch short circuit or multiple inputs). An improperly adjusted or improperly operating range switch may result in the above mentioned conditions. Malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated; impossible engine start in p or n.
• 10020912Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) list.
• 10018734Reprograms are available for automatic transaxle driveability issues. Technet times. Hyundai.
• 10018184Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.
• 10016891Reprogramming instructions for diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0736. Check engine light illuminated and dtc p0736 (reverse gear incorrect ratio) stored.
• 10015980Wheel alignment specifications.
• 10015877Resetting automatic transaxle adaptive values. Automatic transaxle control module - reset and relearn adaptive values.
• 10015876Four wheel alignment-ez cam xr camber angle adjusting bolts.
• 10015866Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list.

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