2003 Hyundai Tiburon: airbag warning light

Filed May 9, 2019 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · CA

The airbag in my car is on permanently. I researched the problem and found that there was a recall for this. It is caused by a wiring problem with the driver side seatbelt buckle under the seat.I was told that my VIN is not included in the recall. I replaced the seatbelt buckle and within a month the airbag light was back on.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · 84,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the passenger side seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to the folsom lake and roseville hyundai dealers where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side seat belt buckle failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 9607148. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Seat belts · CO

Drivers side seat belt buckle wiring routing was an issue with air bag light number- 03-01-002 and was recalled in 2003. The same issue has arisen with the passenger seat belt buckle wire routing. The passenger side has now enabled the air bag light, which disables the air bags from deploying - even if there is no passenger in the vehicle or no weight on the seat.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 170,000 miles · FL

Takata recall air bag light remains on door handles inside and outside constantly break off even after being replaced by factory parts leaving occupants trapped in car also replaced camshaft contoller cause wiring is melting. Contacted brandon hyundai dealer service dept they told me handles had been already replaced before and refused to repair also they lied and told me there were no further recalls for my vehicle but when I googled there are actually around 10 recalls for my vehicle and hyundai refuses to fix or even admit there is a recall..my control arms need replacing also.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 79,961 miles · VA

Took vehicle to the dealer to check the air bag warning light. They said it was caused by the seat belt and wiring that needed to be replaced. After checking the recall information, there was a recall (056) under campaign number 02v290000. The dealer stated that the recall was not for my vehicle which was a 2003 hyundai tiburon. I called hyundai and spoke with their rep and she said the same even though the recall includes 2003 hyundai tiburons. This fix will cost me close to $400.00 just to pass inspection. Makes you wonder what was done on vehicles produced after march 2003 that was claimed to correct this issue, considering so many tiburons that were produced after this date are having the same issue. I currently own 3 hyundais, very disappointed as this car has only 79961 miles. Updated 09/15/15*lj

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illumined. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Airbags · 51,000 miles · OH

Noticed air bag light was on in my son's car when I drove over the weekend. Looked online found out there was a recall on 2003-2008 tibruons in regards to air bag/drivers side seat belt buckle safety issue. Called hyundai 1-800 to no avail took to columbia hyundai dealer today. They stated was driver side belt buckle which was making air bag light come on and wanted $397 to repair. I told them is safety issue already $14 million lawsuit against hyundai for same thing they told me to come get car. Called back hyundai service just a few minutes ago. They refused any help.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Seat belts · 94,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the seat belt buckle needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v290000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly). The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. The contact started the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired however one week later, the failure recurred. On a separate occasion the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who refused to repair the vehicle and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v321000 (air bags: frontal) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was under 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Airbags · 52,726 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundia tiburon gt. As the contact started the ignition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure would recur whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There were two recalls related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 02v290000 (seat belts:front:buckle assembly) and 03v321000 (air bags:frontal). The VIN was not included in either of the recalls even though the contact expericed the identical failure as mentioned in both recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,726. J

Filed May 8, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 94,000 miles · 00 · crash

2003 tiburon : my lights started going on and off on their own and indicator lights on and off erratically. Air bag light stayed on I went off the road at 100k and airbag did not deploy also having alternator problems melting fan switch and attaching harness rear wiper failed, trunk release fail, both door locks failed cant lock my car anymore. Alot of safety issues that seem to be really common all related to bcm computer and electrical wiring cheap and dangerous. I have also had a head gasket go while the car was under warranty and the dealership refused to replace saying it was detergent in my oil I have worked on cars my whole life and been a mechanic for the last 12 years had to replace the head gasket myself after the warranty ran out. Transmission shift solenoid also failed from 1 to 2nd gear dealership replaced the transmission for that one. I have had a very bad experience with hyundai service I had plugs fouling because of the head gasket leaking and capital hyundai said it was my plugs which were ngk and only a few months old they were fouled hyundai wanted $100 to replace them I said I would do it myself and when I got there they had six plugs in a box ngk and champion six plugs in all I only have a 4 cylinder car I don't know where the extra plugs came from. After the head gasket was changed amazingly my detergent stopped, my engine didn't make oil and the antifreeze stayed in the rad lol. What a coincidense.cant believe that they are able to do this I love my car but the problems that im having and lack of service and lies on behalf of the staff I will never buy a hyundai again. P.s. Getting a new car.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Airbags, Seat belts · 65,488 miles · AZ

I co-own this car with my daughter. The air bag light came on and would not go off. We found out about safety recall 02v290000 which specified that on 2003 tiburons the driver seat belt buckle could be damaged by the height adjuster mechanism, resulting in failure of the air bag or the permanent lighting of the air bag light with failure to deploy on impact. The dealer refused to fix it because hyundai claims the problem was fixed by march 2003 and will not agree to fix cars manufactured afterward. Hyundai protection plan refused to cover repair because they say this is part of the cars restraint system excluded by the warranty. Paid to have it fixed jan 2009. Problem has now recurred in sept 2010 and dealer says I will have to pay to repair again because parts and service are only covered for 12 months. Meanwhile, my daughter is driving a potentially unsafe car.