2001 Hyundai Tiburon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 6% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“In the 23 months I have had my car I have had all of the following replaced: 2 batteries, 3 alternators, a feul pressure regulator, a gasket valve, a manifold, a catalic converter, a 3 transmissions (4 if you include the transmission that was in the car when I bought it). I bought the car with 26 miles on it. The very first weekend I had the car the alternator and the battery both had to be replaced. I have put 66,000 miles on this car, but am still dealing with all the problems because the transmission they put in there a couple weeks ago is still making noises. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025223, filed 2003-07, 300 miles“Fire started in engine compartment. Front of vehicle was destroyed. Fire department said cause was a fuel leak. Car had reg. Maintance and no accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10065837, filed 2004-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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