2006 Hyundai Tiburon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 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“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-65 MPH, the fog lights were activated and the vehicle suddenly shut-off. Additionally, the speedometer suddenly changed by increasing and decreasing. The contact stated that once the fog lights were turned-off, the issue went away. The contact also stated that whenever the hi-beam headlamps were activated, there was static in the radio. The contact had not taken the vehicle to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor a dealer were made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397512, filed 2021-02, 86,000 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
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10178175Jul 14, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
42 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
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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