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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: front, webbing
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2001-10-31 · campaign 2001-260
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 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. Correction: Dealers will install D-ring guide stoppers.
Owner complaints (36)
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon (6 crashes, 1 fires, 7 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Seat belts | 8 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Hyundai Tiburon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tiburon 2.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tiburon 2.0 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
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