2003 Hyundai Tiburon air bags problems
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The airbag in my car is on permanently. I researched the problem and found that there was a recall for this. It is caused by a wiring problem with the driver side seatbelt buckle under the seat.I was told that my vin is not included in the recall. I replaced the seatbelt buckle and within a month…”
filed May 9, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the passenger side seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the…”
filed Jun 28, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IS MOUNTED BENEATH THE…Campaign 03V321000 · Aug 26, 2003
Related service bulletins
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Tiburon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tiburon | 10 | 53% |
| 2007 Tiburon | 13 | 31% |
| 2006 Tiburon | 6 | 9% |
| 2005 Tiburon | 7 | 16% |
| 2004 Tiburon | 21 | 26% |
| 2001 Tiburon | 8 | 22% |
| 2000 Tiburon | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 Tiburon | 4 | 15% |
| 1998 Tiburon | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 Tiburon | 8 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.