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2001 Hyundai Tiburon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Tiburon.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Hyundai Tiburon is a compact sports coupe paired exclusively with a four-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined mpg, with a recommended engine oil capacity of 4.2 quarts in 10W-30, 20W-40, or 20W-50 API grades. Owner-reported reliability for this specific model year is relatively contained at 36 complaints, with seat belts accounting for the top issue area and a single recall on file across the platform's 1997–2008 production run. That figure positions the 2001 well below the model's peak trouble year of 2003, which logged 328 complaints, and only modestly above its quietest year, 2002, at just 8 — a profile that suggests the earliest Tiburons have aged more cleanly than their later siblings and are worth weighing accordingly by anyone researching the nameplate.

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

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.

7.6–8.4 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

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	10-11 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	37-39 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	90-96 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0-33.0 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)	44.3 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	199-213. 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 Do not reuse old bolts. Lubricate bolts with clean engine oil · M10 Bolts:

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60 degrees; M12 Bolts:	60 degrees
1	25.0 ft. lbs.	25 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) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake 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)

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 2001 Tiburon closed out the first generation with 36 complaints and a single recall, a notable improvement over the 59 complaints logged for the 2000 model year. This places it among the quieter years of the early run, alongside 1998 and 1999, and well before the second-generation spike that peaked at 328 complaints and 9 recalls in 2003. The top complaint areas for 2001—seat belts and air bags—are safety-related, though the data does not specify root causes, and the overall complaint volume remains modest. With only 1 recall and 39 technical service bulletins, the 2001 Tiburon represents a stable, mature point in the first-generation lifecycle, making it a solid used purchase compared to the more problematic years that follow.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

6 involved a crash · 1 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 36 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts6

Air Bags5

Power Train3

Structure2

Suspension2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Engine1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

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 39 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 2001 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 2001 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.