2008 Hyundai Tiburon: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon: 1 recall, 19 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #13V113000 · 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (10): the most common themes are warning light on (5), fails to deploy (2).
- Seat belts (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Stability control (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has 19 owner complaints, ranking #11 of 12 Tiburon model years for complaints (well below the 64 average). Complaints peaked in 2010 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 32,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2007 (42 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 22 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2008 Hyundai Tiburon problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (10), seat belts (4), stability control (2).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.0 L, Manual 5-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon repair manual?
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