1998 Hyundai Tiburon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Hyundai said the exhaust manifold was not covered under the emissions or powertrain warranty which was a lie I have recorded. My seatbelt pops off even though I double check to make sure it's in tight. Hatfield Hyundai said put it in tighter or spray silicon oil in it. My locks will freeze while I'm driving and I cant get out of my car unless the window will roll down. Usally the windows are frozen shut. Hatfield Hyundai it is a normal thing for hyundais to lock people in their car. He said dont drive it when it's cold or spray ice guard inside the door before driving in cold weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #747895, filed 2001-07“Recall 01v345000/manufacturer recall 2001; front lap and shoulder belts do not retract back. Problem happened one year ago and was not fixed. Notifications will be sent out in december 2001. Dealer was supposed to contact consumer once a Hyundai technician came for a visit, however consumer never heard from the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #899740, filed 2001-11“While driving all of a suddden the seat belt buckle just released on its own. This happened about 4 times on the driver's side, and once on the passenger's side. Currently, vehicle is at the dealership. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #864608, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 01V345000Nov 6, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belts may not extend and retract smoothly through the d-ring guides mounted on…Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 1997–2001
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 21% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 23 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 2000 | 17 | 29% |
| 1999 | 6 | 23% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1997 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Hyundai Tiburon
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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