2006 Hyundai Tiburon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 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.
“I was stopped this pass weekend and told my brake lights are not working, was told by the state trooper that there was a recall on Tiburon models between the yrs of 2006-2008 on stop lamps during brake don't illuminate and to get them checked out...sure enough I found the recall online, I called Hyundai and they explain that my car isn't on the list for recalls...but I see the recall notices all over the internet...please explain ??? Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10549814, filed 2013-10, 5,600 miles“I was driving to a range site on ft.sill oklahoma and the guys behind me noticed my brake lights were not working on my 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. All the bulbs are good and the fuses are not burned out. It seems to be a brake light switch failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10328474, filed 2010-05, 51,162 miles“I was in fairly heavy traffic traveling 65-70 MPH and another car swerved in front after passing me (on the right) and when I went to apply brakes they went to the floor and the car started to accelerate. I again applied brakes and not only did they not work they also didn't disengage the cruise control. I started to panic and applied the clutch and tried to downshift. I had seconds to respond and a gap in traffic behind me so I needed to get over to right shoulder as quick as possible (I was in the left lane) I put the car in neutral and started to apply the hand-brake slowly at first. …”
NHTSA complaint #10358561, filed 2010-10, 18,500 milesRelated recalls
- 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011…Covers: Hyundai Tiburon 2006–2008, Tucson 2006–2011, Santa FE 2007–2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
42 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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