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Hyundai TiburonModel year report

2007 Hyundai Tiburon Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,000miles, 38 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 19 complaints (45% of the total), followed by air bags (13) and other or unknown (3). 38 of the complaints include a mileage, and 58% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Steering (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Clutch went out, I have a manual transmission, and the clutch would pop out of gear then just went out. This is not due to driver . I was driving luckily at 30mph when it was like it had no gear shift at all had to push it to the side and have it towed.”

NHTSA complaint #11338553, filed 2020-07, 88,000 miles

Air bags: “My son was driving my 2007 hyundia Tiburon, on the highway, when all of a sudden the car lost all it's stearing capability, he hit a speed limit sign vered off the road and went about 50 feet into the woods, the airbags never deployed. Luckly my son is ok, the car is a total loss. Why would the airbags not deploy with the front end is destroyed and the frame is bent.”

NHTSA complaint #10984392, filed 2017-05, 148,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Driving from parking lot I hear a loud cracking pop over my head. Pulled into a parking stall to pull sun visor back. The sunroof had shattered,I got out to see it from atop, glass was pushed out, a big hole in the center. I found glass in large pieces on the ground where I first heard the loud popping sound....updated 09/22/15 updated 10/13/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10731136, filed 2015-06, 97,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

58% of the 38 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 74,000 miles.

11%0–1016%10–2532%25–5018%50–7516%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (38 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tiburon · coupe FWDnot rated5 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Hyundai Tiburon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tiburon FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual202823$2,900
Tiburon FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202722$3,050
Tiburon FWD2.7L 6-cyl5-speed manual172420$3,350
Tiburon FWD2.7L 6-cyl4-speed automatic172419$3,550
Tiburon FWD2.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual162419$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Tiburon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20081932,0001—20—Falling
20074239,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20066432,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20054353,0001—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20048241,0300—20Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200332844,0009—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20013663,0001—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20005869,0181—24Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19992689,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982677,0001—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199736103,0004—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Hyundai Tiburon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 19 complaints (45% of the total), followed by air bags with 13.

Has the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (Tiburon, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon reported?

Among the 38 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 74,000 miles; 58% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.