Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Power train6
- Unknown or other6
- Electrical system5
- Seat belts4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Air bags3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Wheels2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 10.4–10.5 L/100 km (about 22–23 mpg US), CO₂ 239–242 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiburon · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 12.0 | 8.3 | 10.4 |
| Tiburon · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 8.8 | 10.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon.
| 2001260 31 Oct 2001 | Seats And Restraints Certain vehicles are equipped with driver and front passenger seat belts that may not extend and retract smoothly through the D-ring guides mounted on the body … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633884 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG |
| 633870 | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG |
| 633851 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG |
| 631420 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH |
| 631414 | INFORMATION ON RHEOSTAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *YH |
| 631408 | SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH |
| 628959 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT |
| 627011 | SUBJECT REGARDING TIBURON SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE STOPPER. *YD |
| 618056 | INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT |
| 613468 | SOME TRANSAXLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 05/15/99 MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK IN THE BELLHOUSING BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT |
| 607524 | SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 605841 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT |
| 605010 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT |
| 604536 | VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT |
| 604211 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING HATCH GAS STRUT AND TRIM PANEL CHANGE. *AK |
| 603347 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY. *YC |
| 602647 | VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE DTC P0748 STORED IN MEMORY IN THE TCM. *YC |
| 602348 | CORROSION MAY FORM AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SUNROOF LID PANEL LIP DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE WEATHERSTRIP AGAINST THE SUNROOF LID PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC |
| 601634 | SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC |
| 601633 | SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR TIBURON SHARK SPOILER BRAKE LAMP WIRING. *YC |
| 601624 | INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC |
| 600383 | A PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC |
| 600329 | SUBJECT ON REAR STRUT AND TRIM PANEL CHANGE. *YC |
| 600328 | SUBJECT ON REAR HATCH LATCH CHANGE. *YC |
| 54118 | INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *YC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
FUEL CAP REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN 36
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation