2001 Hyundai Tiburon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Seat belts do not extend properly on my 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. I contacted Hyundai and my local service center and they said my vehicle was not covered under the existing recall that was issued in 2001 despite this vehicle having the exact same problem as described in the recall # 01v345000. The seatbelts snag and will not extend out properly to be used. It catches in the guide ring and you have to get out to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10286661, filed 2009-10, 183,000 miles“While driving about 45 MPH consumer's vehicle hit a tractor from the rear, and the air bags failed to deploy. Also, the seat belts did not keep the passenger and driver in position, throwing them forward.”
NHTSA complaint #10084045, filed 2004-08, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. While attempting to use the front driver seat belt the contact noticed that the belt would not retract and allow the seat belt to become loose. The seat belt failure was not diagnosed. There were no prior warnings. The current mileages were 55000 and the failure mileages were 104000.”
NHTSA complaint #10354470, filed 2010-09, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the drivers and passenger side seat belts have malfunctioned since she was unable to retract them. It took her approximately two to three attempts before she could fully extend the seat belts in order to securely close the latch. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Updated 3/21/11 the consumer discovered a recall was issued for the exact problem she experienced. However, her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10384722, filed 2011-02, 74,000 miles“My vehicle has problems with the tires, brakes and transmission. The dealer has done repairs and correct to some extent. However, many issues have not been addressed or remedied and now they refuse to service the vehicle. The vehicle is not safe to drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10023760, filed 2003-06Related 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 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
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 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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