Hyundai · 2005
2005 Hyundai Tiburon
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Hyundai Tiburon, known in Europe as the Hyundai Coupé, is a front wheel drive sports coupe that was produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai from 1996 to 2008.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THREADED PORTIONS OF THE STEERING GEARBOX ASSEMBLY'S LEFT AND RIGHT INNER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN INTERNAL CRACKS IN THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
58 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
EPA figures for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon?
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Hyundai Tiburon, most often about: Power Train, Air Bags, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.