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2000 Hyundai Tiburon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Tiburon.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Hyundai Tiburon, when equipped with its 4-speed automatic transmission, delivered an EPA-estimated 19 city and 28 highway mpg for a 22 mpg combined average while its powertrain required 4.2 quarts of oil in 10W-30 to 20W-50 API viscosities. Within the model's 1997-2008 lifespan, this specific year accumulated 59 owner complaints predominantly regarding seat belts and triggered just one recall. This places the 2000 Tiburon well beneath the problematic 2003 peak of 328 complaints, marking it as a moderately reliable chapter in the nameplate's history rather than an extreme low like the 8-complaint 2002 model year.

Model year2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/28/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified

Tire sizeP195-60R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim5-J, 5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	170.9 in
Overall width	68.1 in
Overall height	51.2 in
Wheelbase	97.6 in
Curb weight	2549 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.9 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 28 / 22 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tiburon of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2000 Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	Coupe 2.0L I-4	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	140 hp	FWD
2000	Coupe 2.0L I-4	8.10 sec	16.30 sec	140 hp	FWD
1998	FX Coupe 2.0L I-4	8.40 sec	16.50 sec	140 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	ABOVE 32 degrees F
Engine Oil Capacity	4.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	10-11 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	36-39 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	88-95 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	4-7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	148-192 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	158 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.45-.55 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,300-13,900 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.50-1.61 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.13 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	12-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	177 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	37.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	43.3 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	171-192 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure	24.2 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle	16-24 ft-lbs / 65-80 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	51-63 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

125-133 ft. lbs., step 2: 170-180

125–133 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep M10 bolts

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60 degrees; M12 bolts	60 degrees
1	26 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60 degrees	60 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20-24 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-65

20–24 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 52,500 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Hyundai Tiburon sits at a notable peak within the first-generation arc: its 59 complaints are the highest of any year from 1997 through 2002, nearly double the 30 of 1998 and well above the 2001 model’s 36. However, it carries only one recall, matching the low count of 1998 and 2001, and its 37 TSBs are the fewest of the early years, suggesting Hyundai issued less official guidance for this model year. The complaint trend rises sharply from 1997 to 2000, then drops in 2001–2002 before exploding in 2003 (328 complaints, 9 recalls), meaning the 2000 represents a local high but not the generation’s worst. The top complaint areas—seat belts (13), air bags (8), and exterior lighting (7)—point to safety and visibility concerns, with 10 crash-related complaints and no fires reported, though the data does not specify root causes. Compared to the relatively quiet 1998 and 2001 model years, the 2000 Tiburon is a riskier buy due to its elevated complaint volume, making it a below-average choice within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

10 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts13

Air Bags8

Exterior Lighting7

Tires5

Fuel/Propulsion System3

Fuel System, Gasoline3

Engine & Engine Cooling3

Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V345000Seat Belts:Front:WebbingReported 06/11/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
22-EM-010H	2022-07-28	Engine And Engine Cooling	Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain…
21-AT-006H	2021-05-21	Power Train	Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the…
21-EM-003H	2021-03-10	Engine And Engine Cooling	This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain…
20-BD-014H	2020-07-14	Exterior Lighting	This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture…
20-SS-002H(1)	2020-05-06	Tires	This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Tiburon take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Tiburon have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tiburon get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg.