2003 Hyundai Tiburon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 5%of 328 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon, 5% of the 328 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 90,000 miles on my 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. I have already had the clutch replaced 3 times. Once under warranty at 29,000 miles, the second pocket at 43,200 miles and third at 69,500 miles. Now at 90,000 miles it is going out again. The first two I made Hyundai pay for them but this is getting ridiculous two flywheels at 400.00 dollars each and two kits at 385.00 each. There has got to be a problem with the original design. The master cylinder and slave cylinder have never needed replacement according to the dealer. They flush and fill every time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367224, filed 2010-11, 88,000 miles“Hello, I'm 26yrs old. I own a 2003 Tiburon gt v6 6speed with less than 80,000 miles. I bought it off of the original owner with only 9,000 miles. Within the 70,000 miles I've driven it, it's had three clutches.? I've owned all manual driven cars since I was 16, I learned how to drive with one. We all know I burned that clutch up a little bit yet I still didn't burn that clutch out. The first clutch I had to replace I paid for the parts. Hyundai took care of the labor which was nice but, I still had to pay for a part that I wasn't at fault for ruining. …”
NHTSA complaint #10257590, filed 2009-02, 31,000 miles“When pumping gas the pump constantly clicks off and won't allow me to put the gas in. Very strong raw wet gas smell inside and out side of the car . Followed the instructions on cleaning charcoal canister there was no problems there and the gas problems continue. The smell is noticed after driving and during idle.”
NHTSA complaint #10935928, filed 2016-12, 168,000 miles“The car will not accept gasoline. Once 0.3 gallons enters the car the pump will shut off and you have to keep trying to get gas. There is an issue with the gas intake. It will continually shut off every few .3 gallons and makes it very complicated to get gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10407733, filed 2011-06, 83,000 miles“The car will not accept gasoline. Once 0.3 gallons enters the car the pump will shut off and you have to keep trying to get gas. There is an issue with the gas intake. It will continually shut off every few .3 gallons and makes it very complicated to get gas. Interior of car has strong smell of gasoline when attempting to fill tank. 1. Canister close valve could be clogged with charcoal or not working 2. Canister filter may need replacement 3. Electrical connection to the close valve may be broken 4. Canister may be damaged 5. Purge valve from the canister may be clogged 6. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573405, filed 2014-03, 70,600 milesRelated recalls
- 04V369000Jul 26, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel…Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, Elantra 2002–2003 +1 more
- 04V178000Apr 9, 2004Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly…Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 2002–2003, Sonata 2002–2003, Elantra 2002–2003 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
164 complaintsAir bags
71 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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