2008 Hyundai Tiburon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. Newest first.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Owner complaints
19 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
air bags deployed for no reason while driving.
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Service brakes · Steering
The contact owns 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hydraulic clutch was depressed and ceased in the depressed position. The contact was able to switch lanes and pulled the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure persisted. The…
The contact owns 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the hydraulic clutch was depressed and ceased in the depressed position. The contact was able to switch lanes and pulled the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure persisted. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a complete clutch failure. The mechanic was able to repair the clutch except for the linkage. The failure persisted after the repair. After the clutch repair was performed, the steering and the brakes became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
- Air bags
When I bought the car from a dealership its also had an airbag light on
- Air bags
Airbag light IS on and no one can fix the issue but the dealer wanted to know if this year have a recall for air bags
- Air bags · Seat belts
Airbag light IS on. Error code leads to passenger side seatbelt issue. Dealer just reset computer and light came back on. Known campaign #094 on this but doesn't apply to this vin. Unknown if airbag will actually deploy in event of an accident. Light IS on and dealer wants to charge $350 for the part alone (seat belt latch)
- Seat belts · Seats
Started noticing the issue in mid may 2016. I don't usually move my seat from the original position of comfort but driver seat has shifted inadvertently sliding forward or back without warning while driving (15 - 50mph). Along with the seat belt on occasion unbuckled while moving sometimes in…
Started noticing the issue in mid may 2016. I don't usually move my seat from the original position of comfort but driver seat has shifted inadvertently sliding forward or back without warning while driving (15 - 50mph). Along with the seat belt on occasion unbuckled while moving sometimes in conjunction with seat movement, other times alone. This has happened several times lately and I have taken more care to hear the click & tug on belt but this sometimes doesn't make a difference. While driving on interstate (up to 75mph), a shifting of weight in seat, or looking over shoulder for traffic while changing lanes can pull clip out of clasp.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
My sunroof exploded while I was driving on the highway. I am unable to attach a photo to this form for some reason but do have them and can email.... Updated 08/23/16 *bf *tr
- Air bags
Airbag light continuously illuminated. I've been the only owner of this vehicle since new (8 years) and it started shortly after purchase. Have taken it to the dealership multiple times regarding airbag light and they disconnect the battery and it disappears for a while. I've never been in a crash so have no idea if this light indicates the airbags will deploy or not.
- Air bags
Purchased new, original owners. Airbag light has come on various times requiring repair, and dealership of purchase (north park hyundai) has always refused to repair defects under warranty coverage on vehicle. airbag control module failed for no real reason (dealership said moisture caused failure…
Purchased new, original owners. Airbag light has come on various times requiring repair, and dealership of purchase (north park hyundai) has always refused to repair defects under warranty coverage on vehicle. airbag control module failed for no real reason (dealership said moisture caused failure - very hot and humid in south louisiana) and refused to cover the part so we paid over 600 bucks to change the module because our college age daughter IS using this vehicle. not long after this repair (that was told to us, by this dealership, would take care of this problem), the airbag light came on again. our latest visit to this dealership was the same - this time they said it IS the airbag sensor under the passenger seat (not the center console one that failed last time) and (wouldn't you know it) they wanted another 600 dollars to change this module! there are obviously issues with the 2008 tiburon airbag system (this car only has around 60K miles on it), and we are very concerned when we are in it. Luckily the car has never been in an accident.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai tiburon. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc) · Unknown or other
My 2008 hyundai tiburon has been involved in 3 accidents (none my fault). The impact was of enough significance that the air bags should have deployed. the first collision involved a deer that was being chased by another vehicle, and it hit my car so hard, the deer exploded and the air bags did…
My 2008 hyundai tiburon has been involved in 3 accidents (none my fault). The impact was of enough significance that the air bags should have deployed. the first collision involved a deer that was being chased by another vehicle, and it hit my car so hard, the deer exploded and the air bags did not deploy. I was told the crash was equivalent to 80 mph head on. also, since I have owned this vehicle it continually revvs itself and no one can figure out the problem. It does it all the time and IS very dangerous as I cannot stop while its revving like this. I have to throw it in neutral, hit the gas, then it will stop revving. This IS especially dangerous (and very annoying) in rush hour traffic. The electronic stability control will randomly shut itself off and quite frequently. I did not buy this as a used car.
- Air bags · Seat belts
TL* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. The vin was not available.
- Tires
On 5/19/13 I purchased 4 new good year assurance fuel max tires. after driving less than 5,000 miles on the tires my tire pressure light came on 3 times, &when I checked them, all 4 had gone low (by 5-7lbs of pressure each time) . after the 3RD time of this happening, in less than 6 months of…
On 5/19/13 I purchased 4 new good year assurance fuel max tires. after driving less than 5,000 miles on the tires my tire pressure light came on 3 times, &when I checked them, all 4 had gone low (by 5-7lbs of pressure each time) . after the 3RD time of this happening, in less than 6 months of purchase, I decided to search online to see if anyone else was having similar problems with these ties. the results were scary; I found dozens and dozens of blogs & reviews stating these tires were slowly loosing air, bubbling &/or bursting. most stated cracks were found on the sidewall inside the tire, causing pressure to go low. after seeing these results, I went outside and inspected my tires more closely, and the front driver side had a small bubble in it. I immediately took it back to good year and was told that the bubble was a road hazard issue cause by hitting a pot hole (and this was before anyone even took the tire off to inspect it). I asked why all 4 tires have been slowly loosing air, and their reply was "that IS odd, that doesn't usually happen like that." based on my findings from the internet, I asked them to inspect the internal sidewalls of the tires, just to make sure there were no cracks that could be causing the slow air leaks. I opened a file with gy's customer service and they asked the store to inspect the inside of all 4 tires, and to send them an inspection report, but all the tech did was spray the outside of the tire to check for air bubbles/leaks (but did not remove the tires to check the inside walls). the tire with the bubble was replaced, but I was not allowed to keep the tire to have it inspected. I was told the manufacturer would inspect it, but that will take several weeks. I'm very concerned with the number of reviews/blogs online with the same/similar complaints about these tires, so I am filing this complaint to document my experience with them. I've had my car since 2008 and never had any problems with my old tires. *tr
- Service brakes, electric
The switch for the brake light get stuck like the one on thatgot recall on the 2007 hyundai's or 2008 hyundai tiburon IS not list it ora 2007 tiburon. When isthe same problems that the 2007 had the light will stay on you have to pump the brakes a few times to turn it off then it wont turn on at…
The switch for the brake light get stuck like the one on thatgot recall on the 2007 hyundai's or 2008 hyundai tiburon IS not list it ora 2007 tiburon. When isthe same problems that the 2007 had the light will stay on you have to pump the brakes a few times to turn it off then it wont turn on at all. We call part store and we order the part and it took a week to come in during the time of all this we almost got in to 8 auto crasher because people did not seethe light come on or they were on when we were driving. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
Poor clutch performance on hyundai tiburon clutch "worn out" after 25kmiles according to dealer owner IS experienced standard driver. *Tr
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Unknown or other
I want to report this hyundai dealer(s): allen samuels hyundai 7724 n.e. Loop 820 north richland hills, tx 76180 (817) 276-7700 location where I purchase my car and tried to have warranty service on 08/14/10. they refused warranty service to replace a catalyst and an o2sensor…
I want to report this hyundai dealer(s): allen samuels hyundai 7724 n.e. Loop 820 north richland hills, tx 76180 (817) 276-7700 location where I purchase my car and tried to have warranty service on 08/14/10. they refused warranty service to replace a catalyst and an o2sensor that caused me to not pass a state inspection .i already paid for at a licensed kwik kar location in denton texas. the car flunked the state inspection that I have already paid for and they are refusing to refund my money and say I need repair. my car has 14000 miles on it now. I have ran over 500 miles on my car on the advise of [xxx], service manager at the ekert hyundai in denton where I took my car on wednesday. then, today I went to the dealer and talked to with [xxx] and a woman there at allen samuels in person ready to get car fixed. he told me same thing that the other told me about running the miles on it. also, he said that he has contacted the manufacturer and the manufacturer hyundai there IS no fix on this issue. I have a one year old car that needs warranty work and IS not passing texas inspection and a hyundai dealers say that there IS no fix. they want to charge 100.00 or more to drive my car to see if it will fix. there IS no guarantee. what about the warranty he said to drive up to 1000 miles and if the O2 sensor was not failed he and your company have no obligation to repair. I am questioning the warranty on my car and the fact that I have been denied a state inspection sticker and cannot get it repaired. the manufacturer address IS hyundai motor america p.o. Box 20850 fountain valley, ca 92728-0850 (800) 633-5151. *tr information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Seat belts
Driver's seatbelt. The seatbelt will not stay in the red clasp of my 2008 tiburon, hyundai. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Moisture IS condensing on the inside of vehicle headlamp and tail lamp housings. This occurred within a day of taking delivery of the (brand new) vehicle. Contacted local hyundai service department and they are aware of this. They have noted this same problem on other like model/year vehicles.…
Moisture IS condensing on the inside of vehicle headlamp and tail lamp housings. This occurred within a day of taking delivery of the (brand new) vehicle. Contacted local hyundai service department and they are aware of this. They have noted this same problem on other like model/year vehicles. Hyundai district service managers are also aware of this problem but, so far, hyundai motor co. Has not addressed the issue. Not only IS condensed moisture on the inside of lamp housings unsightly, I would think moisture inside the housings could cause long term headlight and taillight reliability/safety problems. *Tr
- Air bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai tiburon. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai tiburon. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the police was called to the scene and a report was filed. an estimate has not yet been generated concerning the extent of the damage. the failure and current mileages were 11,000.
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"
- 10034204Hyundai: label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110. Effective 6/2/08, fmvss 110 (fmvss 110) sets a threshold for correcting load capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. All models included after 6/2/08.
- 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.
- 10025141All vehicles retailed beginning on jue 2, 2008 that meet the additional weight criteria above. Label requirements for vehicle loading to comply with fmvss 110.
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