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2004 Hyundai Tiburon Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
9%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
115,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon, 9% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,500 miles.

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.

“I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon gt. While I was driving and switched it the right turn signal, it would not turn off. I pulled over and was unable to get it off. Even after shutting off the car and removing the key, the turn signal remained on. The only way to turn it off was to remove the bulbs front the front and rear headlights. I took the car to a Hyundai dealership and said the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The cost to replace was $1,280. Upon researching this issue online, it appears to be a common issue in 2003-2004 tiburons from Hyundai. …”

NHTSA complaint #10394230, filed 2011-04, 112,000 miles

“Right turn signal stays constantly glowing out of no where. Turned the left signal on and the right signal came on as well and stays on even when the car is off. It doesn't blink it just stays glowing. I have read numerous reports from mechanics and other driver with the same vehicle that the relay inside the bcm tends to go bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #10398147, filed 2011-04, 162,264 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that the turn signal switch did not function when the left turn signal was turned on. The battery failed to function properly as long as the turn signal fuse was in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the body control module needed replacing. There were no repairs completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 119,000 and the current mileage 122,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10592712, filed 2014-05, 119,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving 50 MPH, the contact activated the driver's side turn signal. The light remained solid and did not flash. When the contact arrived to his destination and turned off the vehicle, the turn signal remained solid and would not dim. After several attempts, he managed to disengage the turn signal, but then the battery failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection and they determined that the relay and the body control module failed. The repair would cost $956. …”

NHTSA complaint #10278520, filed 2009-07, 61,000 miles

“2004 Tiburon had a problem with the air condition, speakers rattle, cigarette lighter and problems when switching to first and reverse gears. The sun roof didn't close properly. The air bag light illuminated due to a loose connection under the seat. One of the taillights were out.”

NHTSA complaint #10174335, filed 2006-11

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200815%
200635%
200512%
200479%
2003144%
2000916%
199814%
199713%

Other parts of the 2004 Hyundai Tiburon

Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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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