1997 Hyundai Tiburon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light came on while driving and car began to heat up, the driver side airbag came on as well;took it in for maintenance and the alternator was replaced however the airbag problem was not corrected and remains on.”
NHTSA complaint #10104616, filed 2004-12“Consumer was traveling about 30mph and coming off ramp when vehicle in front jammed on brakes and consumer's vehicle skidded into back of other vehicle. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8001040, filed 2001-12“Air bag light illuminates indicating a malfunction. Light flashes first and then stays on. This will be the second time going in for repairs to dealer in 6months. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8013342, filed 2002-07“Vehicle was involved in a frontal crash. Front end was totalled, and there was no deployment of driver's side or passenger's side air bag. Vehicle will be repaired at a body shop. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #856410, filed 2000-02“While traveling on highway airbag light came on dashboard. Clock spring has been replaced a year ago. Consumer was complaining that air bag light came on again. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897590, filed 2001-10Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 53% |
| 2007 | 13 | 31% |
| 2006 | 6 | 9% |
| 2005 | 7 | 16% |
| 2004 | 21 | 26% |
| 2003 | 71 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 2000 | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 | 4 | 15% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 8 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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