2006 Hyundai Tiburon vs 2006 Lexus IS 250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | 2006 Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 195 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 84,211 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tiburon | Lexus IS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 0 | 53 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 46 |
| Power Train | 42 | 8 |
| Engine | 1 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 17 |
| Steering | 2 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2006 Hyundai Tiburon
2006 Lexus IS 250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.