2000 Hyundai Tiburon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, 12% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 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.
“Since day one of my purchase car tank refuses to fill up ever 3 seconds gas pump stops spitting out gas. Est time to fill tank is 15-20 mins. My car has a check engine light for last 2 months auto store test came up gas evap system failure. Last 3 months strong odor of gas has been coming in car with stong gas fumes. Car has been spending more gas than normal since smelling fumes maybe from leak? Car is well maintenance but im worried the problem is only getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10579297, filed 2014-04, 120,000 miles“I have issues with my car and the gas tank, charcoal canister and valves. I have had to pay over 1,000.00 to have these fixed twice. I have been getting very sick driving my car and do not feel that it is safe to drive. The fumes come into my car and are very heavy, especially in the heat. I am very concerned for my health and my safety and have almost gone to the hospital. I have had to go on steroids and breathing medications for the issues. I have seen similar complaints by multiple people in regards to the same problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713419, filed 2015-04, 88,000 miles“Trying to fill up gas tank, gas pump turns off repeatedly after a gallon or so. Takes about 10 minutes to fill up the car. Tried several things to help, but nothing works. Per online discussions, this has been noted by numerous other Tiburon owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10469917, filed 2012-08, 94,000 miles“Fuel tank shut-off problem. Unable to refuel car more than .5 gallon before shut-off valve closes. Problem started slowly and sporadically over 5-year period, and progressed to full-time. Also unable to determine when/if car is fully refueled, 100% of time when adding fuel. Eventually, tank becomes overfilled and gas is spilled nearly 100% of time. Online forums document literally hundreds of similar issues among other owners. Hyundai dealership acknowledges problem, however no recalls have been issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10369868, filed 2010-12, 90,000 miles“The consumer rear ended another motorist. 2000 Hyundai Tiburon since the accidents, the consumer stated at times the vehicle would not start or at times while driving, the vehicle would stall. Each time the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they would replace different things, such as the fuel pump, o2 sensor heater circuit, relay, engine control module and the fuel pressure regulator.”
NHTSA complaint #10113288, filed 2005-03Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Hyundai Tiburon
17 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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