2003 Hyundai Tiburon: seat belt won't latch or retract

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 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 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.

Filed Oct 19, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA

Having the same problem as most stated! Seatbelt dings constantly when not buckled and air bag light on at all times. Found the recall. Took it to a dealership who said my car was not covered under the recall. If my car is having the recalled problem and is a 2003, and it is a consistent problem for others... It should be covered! I refuse to settle for anything less! Because of this issue and hyundai's lack of taking responsibility for their problem, I will never purchase a hyundai again.

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Seat belts · 64,811 miles · NC

In may 2009 my airbag warning light came on. I took it into the dealer and was told that the sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle was defective. They replaced the unit and said it was not covered under a warranty. I was doing research and found that hyundai had issued a recall for the same problem under campaign number 02v290000. My vehicle was manufactured on oct 1, 2002 which was outside the recall dates but the same problem happened.

Filed May 2, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 85,000 miles · MA

Recall id# 4217 and id# 74501 for a 2003 hyundai tiburon deal with the drivers seat belt buckle wiring causing the air bag light to illuminate. My air bag light keeps on turning on, even after my local mechanic checked the air bag and reset the light and turned it off. I finally had a hyundai dealership check into it and they found that it is caused by the problem described in these recalls, however my VIN does not fall into the category that these two recalls are for. This recall must be expanded to more 2003 hyundai tiburons as it is a known problem and I should not have to pay to have air bags that work correctly.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Seat belts · 75,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the seat belt light illuminated accompanied by the sound made when the seat belt was not locked in. The contact tried to stop the sound by wiggling the seat belt attachment. Once the ringing stopped, the air bag light illuminated and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where a seat belt wiring kit was installed. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The current mileage was approximately 78,000. Updated 6/3/10 *cn the consumer stated the seat belt was dinging while driving even when the seat belts were in use. When the seat belt was moved a little, the dinging stopped. However, the air bag light illuminated and it never went off. Periodically, the seat belt would continue to ding while driving and buckled up. It would not stop until the consumer moved the seat belt piece by the center console around. The consumer was informed the air bag light illuminated due to faulty seat belt wiring. Updated 06/11/10.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · MN

The seat belt wiring appears to be faulty which was suppose to be fixed in 2003 when I brought my car into the hyundai dealership in bloomington, mn for this recall. The seat belt keeps dinging when I'm buckled up and driving, I noticed the air bag light also came on and hasn't come off since the seat belt dinging started. I can stop the dinging from the seat belt by moving the seat belt piece around which is located between my seat and center council. The manager at luther hyundai referred me to the hyundai consumer affairs and they made a report and conveyed that I should bring it back to the dealership. I spoke to the manager again at the dealership and he is saying that regardless he'll have to charge me $119.00 for a diagnostic fee. My VIN number is very close to the VIN numbers that are being recalled for this very same problem but hyundai won't look at it without charging me. I'm getting conflicting information from hyundai consumer affairs and manager at the hyundai dealership. Ultimately, I'm concerned that if I am in a car accident and the air bag doesn't deploy it could cost me my life. *tr

Filed Aug 24, 2009 · Seat belts · 80,532 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 hyundai tiburon . He stated that the air bag light came on which also indicated that the seat belt buckle was not making contact. A mechanic confirmed that the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v290000 component: seat belts: front:buckle assembly is related to the failure as well as the wiring harness. The dealer also confirmed that they are aware of failures related to this year make and model vehicle; however, the VIN is not a part of the recall. The dealer also advised the contact that they can repair the vehicle for $1,000. The failure mileage was 80532 and the current mileage was 80753.