2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON
1 recalls, 81 complaints - 46 TSBs
13V113000 Apr 1, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 Tiburo... Read more
Consequence
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... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
81 total complaints
11 crashes 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 12 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
Jul 12, 2022
Incident date: Jul 10, 2022
My clutch is slipping already. Ive owned the car for six months and the previous owner repaced the cluch, and he o ly owned the car for 10 months. My previous standard transmission car went through 1 clutvh in the 15 years i owned it. Something must be defective. I do not know what the situation w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 23, 2021
Incident date: Feb 21, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY CHANGED BY INCREASING AND DECREASING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE FOG LIGHTS WERE T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 23, 2021
Incident date: Feb 21, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55-65 MPH, THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT-OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY CHANGED BY INCREASING AND DECREASING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE FOG LIGHTS WERE T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 6, 2019
Incident date: Aug 6, 2019
CLUTCH FAILS TO DISENGAGE. THIS IS MOST DANGEROUS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GEAR(AS WHEN PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE REAR OF THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO CURB, AND AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO START VEHICLE BY PUSHING CLUTCH PEDAL DOWN AND ACTIVATING IGNITION, THE VEHICLE MAY START WITH CLUTCH ENGAGED, AND ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 6, 2017
Incident date: Mar 5, 2017
MY TIBURON WAS FINE A FEW DAYS AGO BUT RECENTLY STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR SHIFTING INTO REVERSE WHILE THE CAR IS STOPPED. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE CARS AND THAT IT SEEMS TO BE A FAULTY MODEL OF CLUTCH. ACC... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CAME TO A STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2013
GEARS BECAME HARD TO SHIFT THEN IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT REPLACED WIT NEW CLUTCH AND HAD TO REPLACE AGAIN AT 97000. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Aug 27, 2014
Incident date: Aug 27, 2014
I BOUGHT THE CAR AND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE REPAIR RECORDS AND THE CLUTCH HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 12000 MILES AGO AND I CAN PUSH THE CLUTCH IN AND IT IS SLIPPING HORRIBLE, I CAN PUSH THE CLUTCH ALL THE WAY DOWN AND IT WILL SLIP AND GRIND EVERY GEAR AS IF I'M TRYING TO SHIFT WITHOUT THE CLUTCH. I EVEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 11, 2014
Incident date: Jun 27, 2014
I'M FROM ARKANSAS CITY KANSAS. I WAS DRIVING IN WICHITA KS ON MY WAY BACK HOME. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55MPH. WHEN I ENGAGED MY CLUTCHED TO GO INTO THE NEXT GEAR NOTHING HAPPENED. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO GO INTO GEAR BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. I SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I PUT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 9, 2014
Incident date: Jun 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE PERFORMED AS IF IT WOULD ACCELERATE. THE ACCELERATION RETURNED T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
I WAS STOPPED THIS PASS WEEKEND AND TOLD MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, WAS TOLD BY THE STATE TROOPER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TIBURON MODELS BETWEEN THE YRS OF 2006-2008 ON STOP LAMPS DURING BRAKE DON'T ILLUMINATE AND TO GET THEM CHECKED OUT...SURE ENOUGH I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE, I CALLED HYU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 26, 2013
I WAS STOPPED THIS PASS WEEKEND AND TOLD MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, WAS TOLD BY THE STATE TROOPER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON TIBURON MODELS BETWEEN THE YRS OF 2006-2008 ON STOP LAMPS DURING BRAKE DON'T ILLUMINATE AND TO GET THEM CHECKED OUT...SURE ENOUGH I FOUND THE RECALL ONLINE, I CALLED HYU... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 20, 2013
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
BRAND NEW CAR AND ENGINE WENT OUT. DEALER SAID I DIDN'T HAVE THE OIL CHANGED WHICH CAUSED CRITICAL FAILURE WITH ENGINE. AFTER ALMOST 2 YEARS FIGHTING WITH DEALER I GAVE UP. I SAVED 5K TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED WITH AN OUTSIDE DEALER WITH THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MILEAGE. TODAY CAR IS OVERHEATING... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 27, 2013
Incident date: Sep 13, 2012
2006 TIBURON 3 CLUTCHES IN 3 MONTHS TIME DUE TO SLIPPING OF CLUTCH . *TR
STEERING
Oct 22, 2012
Incident date: Oct 22, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES OR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE ALWAYS UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE. THE M... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 22, 2012
Incident date: Oct 22, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 15,000 MILES OR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE ALWAYS UNABLE TO FIND A FAILURE. THE M... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 1, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2006
APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THIS CAR NEW (AND LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON ODOMETER), I STARTED EXPERIENCING SLIPPING IN THE CLUTCH WITH SEVERE LACK OF ACCELERATION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL UNDER WARRANTY, AND STATE AT THAT TIME THAT THE HAD ALREADY PERFORMED SIMILAR REP... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 4, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI, TIBURON GT WITH THE 2.7 LITRE V-6 AND 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. AFTER SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, THE CAR JERKS (LIKE WHEN YOU 1ST LEARN TO DRIVE A MANUAL) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE CAME VERY CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED WHEN THIS HAPPENS!!! AND SOMETIMES IT WONT COME OUT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 11, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TR *JS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Mar 11, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTION CAUSES BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *TR *JS
POWER TRAIN
Jan 23, 2012
Incident date: Jun 26, 2006
AFTER A COUPLE MONTHS OF OWNING MY VEHICLE, MY CLUTCH WENT OUT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE WAY I WAS DRIVING AND THAT THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT BE COVERED IN THE WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE AND NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SO I HAD TO PAY TO GET A NEW C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Nov 7, 2011
AFTER I SHIFTED FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE CLUTCH SLIPPED. WHEN I COMPLETELY TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR I FELT AND HEARD A MILD CLUNK AS IT WAS FINALLY ENGAGED. THE RPMS WERE AT ABOUT 2000 AND I WAS ONLY TRAVELING 5 MPH WHEN THIS FIRST OCCURRED. I CONTINUED TO SHIFT TH... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 5, 2011
Incident date: Mar 3, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI, TIBURON GT WITH THE 2.7 LITRE V-6 AND 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I HAVE HAD A RECENT PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH SLIPPING. I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AND READ ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS ISSUE. BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR (NEW IN 2006) I READ ABOUT THE CLUTCH ISSUES ON LINE AND T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 20, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
VEHICLE HAD PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE. REPAIR COST 2700. THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON IDENTICAL FAILURES. HYUNDAI REFUSES TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM, DESPITE 2006 LAWSUIT IN CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE 2003 MODELS. UPDATED 05/12/11 *BF
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 6, 2010
MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PREMATURE WEAR OUT OR FAILURE. SEE ALL ATTACHED WEB SITES. HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F0C9EB6; HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEWS/HYUNDAI/TIBURON/R72880/COMMENTS/; HTTP://WWW.ABOUTAUTOMOBILE.COM/COMPLAINT/2006/HYUNDAI/TIBURON/CLUTCH THIS IS 4-6 YEARS OF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
I WAS IN FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC TRAVELING 65-70 MPH AND ANOTHER CAR SWERVED IN FRONT AFTER PASSING ME (ON THE RIGHT) AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I AGAIN APPLIED BRAKES AND NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT WORK THEY ALSO DIDN'T DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CON... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
I WAS IN FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC TRAVELING 65-70 MPH AND ANOTHER CAR SWERVED IN FRONT AFTER PASSING ME (ON THE RIGHT) AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE. I AGAIN APPLIED BRAKES AND NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT WORK THEY ALSO DIDN'T DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CON... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 13, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2008
MY CLUTCH WENT OUT OF MY CAR AFTER THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND MILES. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A WEAR ITEM BUT I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE STICK AND THAT IS WAY TO SOON FOR IT TO GO OUT. NOW IT HAS BEEN ANOTHER THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND MILES AND IT IS GOING OUT AGAIN. I TALKED TO OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 8, 2010
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
I HAD A 2006 TIBURON HYUNDAI. ON JUNE 25TH I WAS IN A ROLE OVER ACCIDENT AND NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I FEEL HYUNDAI HAS GIVEN FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. NOW THE INSURANCE IS CLAIMING IT A TOTAL LOSS AND HYUNDAI IS WANTING TO TAKE OVER THE VEHICLE AND USE IT FOR SALVAGE WITH OUT RECOGNIZING THERE WAS AN ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
CLUTCH ON 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON HAS LOADS OF PROBLEMS. CAR BARELY FUNCTIONS AND I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION MY WHOLE LIFE. FULL WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE THEY CLAIM IT IS "WEAR" RELATED. IT IS NOT. STARTED AT ONLY 25,000 MILES. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 13, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBORON AND THE CLUTCH WENT AFTER ONLY 33,000 MILES. ABSOLUTELY UNHEARD OF! THE WARRANTY THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE SO WONDERFUL, IS ONLY FOR 12,000 MILES OR ONE YEAR ON THE CLUTCH! I HAVE HEARD ABOUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE SAYING HOW BADLY MADE THE CLUTCH PARTS ARE ON THE HYUNDAI'S. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 29, 2006
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON V6 5-SPEED. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE AT 49,000 MILES - NOT JUST THE CLUTCH, BUT ALL THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL - THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT INVOLVING THIS MODEL, BUT EARLIER YEARS (0... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 29, 2006
I HAVE A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON V6 5-SPEED. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION BROKE AT 49,000 MILES - NOT JUST THE CLUTCH, BUT ALL THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL - THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT INVOLVING THIS MODEL, BUT EARLIER YEARS (0... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 11, 2010
Incident date: May 10, 2010
TWICE WITHIN A 3 1/2 YEARS. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE PRIOR TO BOTH CLUTCH FAILURES. DRIVING AS NORMAL AND BAM OUT OF NO WHERE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. FIRST TIME WAS ON HIGH IN NORTH CAROLINA. SECOND TIME ON LIE IN NEW YORK. EACH TIME CAR PUT IN SHOP AND COAT OF REPLACING CLUTCH WAS $2000.00 THE FIR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 24, 2010
I WAS DRIVING TO A RANGE SITE ON FT.SILL OKLAHOMA AND THE GUYS BEHIND ME NOTICED MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING ON MY 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. ALL THE BULBS ARE GOOD AND THE FUSES ARE NOT BURNED OUT. IT SEEMS TO BE A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 12, 2010
Incident date: Apr 11, 2010
2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE V6 HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. NEVER BEAT OR RACED. CLUTCH WAS WORKING FINE ONE DAY. I WENT TO GO FOR A RIDE IN MY CAR THE NEXT DAY AND COULDN'T GET OUT ONTO THE ROAD. I BARELY MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED! NOW THE DEALERSHIP IS QUOTING ME $260... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
AT STEADY 40-MPH ON LEVEL ROAD, A SUDDEN DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH TO 2ND WITH FIRST EFFECT -- FELT LIKE SUDDEN BRAKING AND THEN VERY FAST ACCELERATION AS RPM'S WENT FROM 1500 IN 4TH TO 6000 IN 2ND BEFORE HITTING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED THE PROCESS TO RETURN TO 4TH AND NORMAL OPERATIONS DID THIS SEV... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jan 18, 2010
Incident date: Dec 4, 2009
I OWN A 2006 V6 HYUNDAI TIBURON. AT 28,000 MILES MY CLUTCH BEGAN TO GIVE ME PROBLEMS. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY FOUND A MAJOR HYDRAULIC LEAK IN MY MASTER AND SLAVE CYLINDERS. THEY THOUGHT THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THEM UNDER WARRANTY. IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND I HAVE TO ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 2, 2009
Incident date: Sep 2, 2009
1. THE 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE THAT I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF HAS BEEN DRIVEN ALMOST DAILY TO AND FROM WORK. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TODAY AND THE CLUTCH STARTING SLIPPING, I DID NOT DRIVE ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN I DO NORMALLY. 2. I HAD THE CLUTCH FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER START SLIPPING TODAY. I WAS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
PURCHASED BRAND NEW OCT 2006 IN THIS ORDER... I KNOW A FEW THINGS ARE MISSING. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE - COULDN'T GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN "PERFECT ALIGNMENT" ACCORDING TO DEALER. TERRIBLY UNEVEN TIRE WEAR EVEN WITH 3K MILE TIRE RO... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
PURCHASED BRAND NEW OCT 2006 IN THIS ORDER... I KNOW A FEW THINGS ARE MISSING. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE - COULDN'T GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN "PERFECT ALIGNMENT" ACCORDING TO DEALER. TERRIBLY UNEVEN TIRE WEAR EVEN WITH 3K MILE TIRE RO... Read more
TIRES
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
PURCHASED BRAND NEW OCT 2006 IN THIS ORDER... I KNOW A FEW THINGS ARE MISSING. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE - COULDN'T GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN "PERFECT ALIGNMENT" ACCORDING TO DEALER. TERRIBLY UNEVEN TIRE WEAR EVEN WITH 3K MILE TIRE RO... Read more
VISIBILITY
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
PURCHASED BRAND NEW OCT 2006 IN THIS ORDER... I KNOW A FEW THINGS ARE MISSING. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE - COULDN'T GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN "PERFECT ALIGNMENT" ACCORDING TO DEALER. TERRIBLY UNEVEN TIRE WEAR EVEN WITH 3K MILE TIRE RO... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 20, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2009
PURCHASED BRAND NEW OCT 2006 IN THIS ORDER... I KNOW A FEW THINGS ARE MISSING. CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE - COULDN'T GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR. PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME EVEN THOUGH IT IS IN "PERFECT ALIGNMENT" ACCORDING TO DEALER. TERRIBLY UNEVEN TIRE WEAR EVEN WITH 3K MILE TIRE RO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2009
Incident date: Mar 27, 2009
I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON IN FEBRUARY 2006. I HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT. MY CAR HAS ALWAYS PULLED RIGHT. WE HAVE PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENTS EVERY SIX MONTHS AND JUST RECENTLY HAD A BOLT KIT PUT ON IT ALSO. I WENT TO A DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND HAD ... Read more
TIRES
Mar 17, 2009
Incident date: Mar 16, 2009
WAS DRIVING EAST ON I-70 CAR STARTED SHAKING AND HEARD A LOW ROAR. THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROAD. I GOT OFF EXIT 124 I BELIEVE AND CHECKED TIRES. ALL LOOKED NORMAL.. CHECKED TIRED PRESSURES ALL WAS 32 OR 34 PSI. I THOUGH MAYBE IT WAS THE ROAD SO I CONTINUED TO EXIT 126EAST ON I 70 GOT OFF EXIT BECAUSE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2009
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
I OWN A 2006 HYUNDAI TIBERON BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IT HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT AND THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL ARE SHOT. I'VE BEEN DRIVING STANDARD FOR 13 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A CLUTCH. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HYUNDAI FOR NOT REPLACING A BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WHICH I HAVE. A CAR THAT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 4, 2008
Incident date: Nov 24, 2008
CLUTCH FAILURE AT 32,000 MILES 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 2008
Incident date: Oct 26, 2008
2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SEEMS LIKE A HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORTS CAR. AND IT LOOKS SLICK, BUT SOMETHING ABOUT ITS MANUAL CLUTCH, FLY WHEEL, MASTER CYLINDER, PRESSER PLATE, ALL THAT AND MORE. MAKES THIS 06 TIBBY A PEACE OF BAD ENGINEERING GARBAGE! I BOUGHT THIS CAR JAN 9 2007 WITH 3333 MILES ON IT ON JULY 2... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 22, 2008
DRIVING WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 10 FWY APPROXIMATE TIME 2:30A.M. I HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT. THE BLOWOUT IN TURN MADE ME LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND I WENT INTO A SPIN CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO A POST ON THE SIDE OF THE FWY. UPON CRASHING INTO THE POST MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AT WHICH TIME THE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
Showing 50 of 81 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON
46 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This 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
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
This 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
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Hyundai 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 becom
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This 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 th
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow 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.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
190000 TIRES
Effective 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
21-AT-006H
May 21, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ??A?A? Use of other DCT and IV
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This 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
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This 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
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This 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 la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This 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 la
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This 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 la
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
This 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.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This 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 bullet
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The 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 v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The 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 v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This 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 m
19-FL-003H
Apr 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This 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 b
19-FL-003H
Apr 15, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This 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 b
19-DS-001H-1
Feb 4, 2019
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information for inspecting and replacing front or rear wheel bearing hub assemblies for any model Hyundai vehicle. This procedure is applicable when there is noise such as a whirring/roaring/grinding/rumbling/etc. tha
5NP-B6E2P-10
Aug 9, 2016
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
"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
5NP-B6E2P-10
Aug 9, 2016
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"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
TSB-09-AT-018
Oct 1, 2009
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
HYUNDAI: 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
TSB-09-AT-018
Oct 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: 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
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: 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 OP
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: 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 OP
0701007
Mar 1, 2007
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SHIFT CABLE SNAP PIN WASHER INSTALLATION. *KB
0620004
Nov 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2.0L CYLINDER HEAD AND TIMING BELT SYSTEM - PART UPDATE. *KB
HYUNDAI TIBURON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TIBURON across all model years (1997, 2008).
27
Total Recalls
1,058
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
134
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI TIBURON - Year by Year
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