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2007 Hyundai Tiburon

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Tiburon.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2007 Hyundai Tiburon is a passenger car requiring 4.2 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil. With 42 owner complaints and a single recall, its powertrain was the most frequently reported trouble area. In the model's 1997-2008 history, this year's complaint count is far below the 2003 peak of 328, placing it among the more reliable iterations of the Tiburon.

Model year200820072006200520042003200120001999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · 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 / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length173.2 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height52.4 in
Wheelbase99.6 in
Curb weight2881 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

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.

7.2–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2007 SE Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007SE Coupe 2.7L V67.20 sec15.40 sec172 hpFWD
2007GT Coupe 2.7L V67.60 sec15.70 sec172 hpFWD
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.10 sec15.60 sec172 hpFWD
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.10 sec15.40 sec172 hpFWD
2003GT Coupe 2.7L V67.60 sec15.90 sec172 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 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

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs10-11 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsM6 Bolts: 7-9 ft-lbs, M8 Bolts: 15-19 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings37-39 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts123-130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148-192 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148-192 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148-207 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148-192 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.52-.64 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance7480-10,120 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.86-1.06 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance10,625-14,375 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.27-1.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.73-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-19 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177 °F
Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-19 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177 °F
Injector Primary Resistance13.8-15.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Oil Pressure35 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle48-55 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in / 0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in / 0.394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. · M10 Bolts:

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees; M12 Bolts:60 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60-6520–23 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; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 52,500 miPCV Hose (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 62,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2007 model year carries 42 complaints and 1 recall, placing it well below the generation’s peak of 328 complaints and 9 recalls recorded in 2003, and it continues the post-spike downward trajectory seen across the latter half of the production run. Relative to its immediate neighbors, 2007 sits between 2006’s 64 complaints and 2008’s 19 complaints, with technical service bulletins holding steady at 31 compared to 32 in 2006 and 31 in 2008. Across the generation, federal filings trended sharply downward after 2003, and by 2007 the model line had settled into a lower-complaint phase with minimal recall activity and zero investigations. The 2007 data identifies Power Train and Air Bags as the most frequent complaint areas, though the federal record does not specify root causes, and the year recorded 9 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints. Because 2007 falls within this late-generation cooling trend—offering lower complaint volume than 2006 and identical recall and TSB counts to 2008—it represents a relatively stable point in the model run. For a used-car buyer, 2007 appears to be a reasonably sound year to buy, provided a pre-purchase inspection specifically checks the powertrain and air bag systems referenced in the federal complaint data.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
31
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
42
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train16
Air Bags11
Unknown Or Other2
Tires2
Suspension1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Steering,Air Bags,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V113000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 01/04/2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 31 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…
23-EM-005H2023-10-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Tiburon take?

4.2 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Tiburon have open recalls?

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