Is the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2007 Hyundai Tiburon

● Typical for this model

2007 Hyundai Tiburon
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 42
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2007: 42 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1997	36
1998	26
1999	26
2000	58
2001	36
2002	2
2003	328
2004	82
2005	43
2006	64
2007	42
2008	19

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

45% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Air bags

31% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY

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This vehicle was in a hit-and-run accident on the highway. It hit the wall going 65mph and the airbags did not deploy causing me to have a spinal injury, bruised ribs, a cracked sternum, a concussion, and a fractured metatarsal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-31

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy after another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-18

I hit a cement barrier my car flipped I hit the steering wheel and hit my head my air bag did not deploy. I already had the airbag fixed once in this car. I was wearing my seat belt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-18

Tires

5% · 2 reports

Structure

5% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASH

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I was hit on the passenger side from the back wheel to the front bumper. The air bags did not deploy....

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-25

Visibility

2% · 1 report

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 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…

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…

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2007 Hyundai Tiburon — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.