2007 Hyundai Tiburon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Hyundai Tiburon ranks worst of 4 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 42 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Transmission and powertrain issues make up 45% of complaints, followed by airbag non-deployment reports at 31%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 4 Tiburon years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 42
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Hyundai Tiburon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (45%)
- Airbags13 (31%)
- Engine3 (7%)
- Other3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (7%)
- Structure & Body2 (5%)
- Brakes1 (2%)
- Electrical System1 (2%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a low-speed collision and a 40 mph frontal impact.
- Clutch assemblies reportedly failed as early as roughly 11,970 to 17,000 miles, with owners saying replacement was not covered under warranty.
- Owners reported RPM and clutch-related engine issues that required dealer diagnosis and part replacement.
- A tire on the vehicle reportedly lost pressure repeatedly despite the dealer finding no leak.
- Owners described a dangerous blind spot when changing lanes that nearly caused accidents.
- A body structure complaint noted airbags did not deploy after a side-rear impact.
2007 Hyundai Tiburon recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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.
2007 Hyundai Tiburon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Tiburon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?
- Among the 4 Tiburon model years with data, 2007 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have?
- NHTSA data shows transmission and powertrain complaints made up 45% of reports, with a median failure mileage of 39,000 miles overall. Airbags account for another 31% of complaints, involving 8 crashes.
- Does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 13V113000, covering the electrical system and a faulty stop lamp switch; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Hyundai Tiburon should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2007 is the year to avoid, with the highest complaint index (100) of the years tracked, compared to 33 for 2005 and 0 for 2008.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon?
- EPA rates the 2007 Tiburon at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.