2020 HYUNDAI VENUE

4 recalls — 58 complaints

22V458000 Jun 27, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-79... Read more
72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
22V458000 Jun 27, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-79... Read more
72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
22V458000 Jun 27, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-79... Read more
72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
22V458000 Jun 27, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-79... Read more
72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

58 total complaints 8 crashes 3 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
POWER TRAIN7
SEAT BELTS7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
ENGINE3
STEERING3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehi... Read more
Crash Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehi... Read more
Crash Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 13, 2026
In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehi... Read more
Crash Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
The trunk handle and latch malfunctioned, due to "internal part failure" (cited by dealership diagnostic). Each time I locked or unlocked my car, the trunk latch would repeatedly make noise as if trying to unlock/lock but it was jammed. After multiple click noises, the trunk would then sporadically ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 4, 2025
I have two serious complaints about this vehicle. I am 5 ft 2 in tall. The seatbelt consistently slides across my neck causing distraction while driving. One would think that manufacturers would have figured this out by now. Almost all vehicles do this to anyone under 5ft 3in tall. Can’t tell me t... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 4, 2025
I have two serious complaints about this vehicle. I am 5 ft 2 in tall. The seatbelt consistently slides across my neck causing distraction while driving. One would think that manufacturers would have figured this out by now. Almost all vehicles do this to anyone under 5ft 3in tall. Can’t tell me t... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 21, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
I've owned this car since October 26, 2022. I noticed that my gas pedal is spongy and doesn't want to go or after I've stopped for a stop sign or a light. It was only happening every so often when I first got it but now it's happening at least once a week. My local CarX, whom I've been taking my veh... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 27, 2025
Position of accelerator and brake pedals is dangerous and potentially fatal. The brake pedal is significantly higher than the accelerator, often causing the driver's foot to slip onto the accelerator. Also, braking is difficult due to pedal placement that does not allow natural movement from the acc... Read more
ENGINE Oct 24, 2024
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaire... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 24, 2024
Incident date: Oct 23, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaire... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Oct 21, 2024
Incident date: Oct 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the crankshaft pulley detached from the engine. Additionally, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to b... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 18, 2024
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
Driving on freeway on way home and all the dash lights lite up. Abs, collision waring, traction and the triangle with and exlimation mark. Car slowed down and dash flickered. Engine started making a light thud noise. 2nd time happening. First time was every similar but was on an empty road alone at... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 18, 2024
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
Driving on freeway on way home and all the dash lights lite up. Abs, collision waring, traction and the triangle with and exlimation mark. Car slowed down and dash flickered. Engine started making a light thud noise. 2nd time happening. First time was every similar but was on an empty road alone at... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 18, 2024
Incident date: Jul 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the ABS inadvertently activated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights activated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was tak... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 12, 2024
Incident date: Apr 7, 2024
I started noticing what I refer to as a "lurch" when driving. It happened a few times when I was driving around 35mph, so I thought I was imagining it. Then when I was driving on the highway on 4/14, I felt like I could not accelerate. When I looked at the tachometer, it was jumping between 2 to 3,... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 20, 2024
Incident date: Jan 18, 2024
I was driving on the highway around 65mph. I saw my RPM gauge going up and down from 2k rpms up to 4k rps and the vehicle was jerking. The car felt like it was going to turn off. The vehicle RPMs spiked all the way to 7k RPMs and the car started to lose power. I was able to get to the shoulder l... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 3, 2023
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
There’s an audible alert to fasten the seat belt for the passenger; the passenger is already secure. The original battery also has to be replaced on February 22, 2022 at 66,326 miles. The replacement has been failing for the past three months at around 122,000 miles. The battery must be jumped ev... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 3, 2023
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
There’s an audible alert to fasten the seat belt for the passenger; the passenger is already secure. The original battery also has to be replaced on February 22, 2022 at 66,326 miles. The replacement has been failing for the past three months at around 122,000 miles. The battery must be jumped ev... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Aug 29, 2023
Wheel was slightly going back and forth and it felt like I was driving in a rut. The all of a sudden the wheel jumped over real fast and I hit my head hard on the driver window. I immediately jerk the wheel and pulled us back to our lane. The person with me asked if I went to sleep or something and ... Read more
STEERING Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Aug 29, 2023
Wheel was slightly going back and forth and it felt like I was driving in a rut. The all of a sudden the wheel jumped over real fast and I hit my head hard on the driver window. I immediately jerk the wheel and pulled us back to our lane. The person with me asked if I went to sleep or something and ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 14, 2023
Incident date: Aug 29, 2023
Wheel was slightly going back and forth and it felt like I was driving in a rut. The all of a sudden the wheel jumped over real fast and I hit my head hard on the driver window. I immediately jerk the wheel and pulled us back to our lane. The person with me asked if I went to sleep or something and ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 25, 2023
Incident date: Jul 23, 2023
Vehicle has extreme stuttering when driving at high speeds on the interstate.
SEAT BELTS Apr 17, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unrelated repair, the mechanic made him aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet availab... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 11, 2023
Incident date: Mar 14, 2023
After I stopped at a light or anytime I hit my breaks then the gas paddle the motor vamped up like I was racing.I was at a stop light when the car would not go. I jerked the stick and it finally like a bunny hop for an out 100 feet and then smooth sailing.there were no other warning signs but I park... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Mar 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
The horn has stopped working. Checked the fuse and it was good still. This is a safety issue.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
The horn has stopped working. Checked the fuse and it was good still. This is a safety issue.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 6, 2023
Incident date: Mar 5, 2023
Was driving at speed down the highway (70+MPH) for an extended period of time traveling around 1.5 hours and then acceleration started having issues. I wouldn’t change the pressure on the gas but the RPM gage would go up and down wildly although I hadn’t done anything and cause a jerky forward m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 17, 2023
Incident date: Feb 13, 2023
The glass windshield of my 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL began cracking in two different locations obstructing my view while driving. I was not able to locate any chips from road debris in the cracks. They both start from the frame of the vehicle. I’ve seen other reports of 2020 models with the same win... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 17, 2023
Incident date: Feb 13, 2023
The glass windshield of my 2020 Hyundai Venue SEL began cracking in two different locations obstructing my view while driving. I was not able to locate any chips from road debris in the cracks. They both start from the frame of the vehicle. I’ve seen other reports of 2020 models with the same win... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 12, 2023
Incident date: Feb 4, 2023
I was driving my car on the way back from a trip, about an hour away. While driving about 70 MPH on the highway, my car started to feel like it was lurching forward, and the RPMs started shooting up and down uncontrollably. I tried to write it off as faulty cruise control or the shoes I was wearing,... Read more
ENGINE Feb 12, 2023
Incident date: Feb 4, 2023
I was driving my car on the way back from a trip, about an hour away. While driving about 70 MPH on the highway, my car started to feel like it was lurching forward, and the RPMs started shooting up and down uncontrollably. I tried to write it off as faulty cruise control or the shoes I was wearing,... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 25, 2023
Incident date: Jan 24, 2023
Initially experienced a strange minor revving of RPMs up and down when I had sustained pressure on the gas pedal at highway speeds. The gas pedal slowly became less responsive and, after a short time, I lost all ability to accelerate the vehicle and needed to pull over on the shoulder of the highway... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 25, 2023
Incident date: Jan 24, 2023
Initially experienced a strange minor revving of RPMs up and down when I had sustained pressure on the gas pedal at highway speeds. The gas pedal slowly became less responsive and, after a short time, I lost all ability to accelerate the vehicle and needed to pull over on the shoulder of the highway... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 14, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
My vehicle started to hesitate as I merged or turned. Then my car completely stopped but it was still cranked. The dealership stated it was transmission issues but no warning lights came on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 14, 2023
Incident date: Jan 7, 2023
My vehicle started to hesitate as I merged or turned. Then my car completely stopped but it was still cranked. The dealership stated it was transmission issues but no warning lights came on.
SUSPENSION Dec 12, 2022
Incident date: Sep 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was a grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that no cause for the failure was found. The failure mileage... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES Oct 1, 2022
Incident date: Sep 30, 2020
Driver Seat belt Sensors alarm when fastened. Passenger seat belt alarms with any item on seat. Also tire pressure light remained on after a general service check up.. I was given a 2 month wait appointment to have light turned off. It remained on until unexplained break down where it was towed to ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer w... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 8, 2022
Incident date: Jul 8, 2022
NHTSA Recall Number22V458000....dealership wont look or fix the car. keeps saying "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE"
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 7, 2022
Incident date: Oct 13, 2021
One incident of Unintended acceleration, Other incident of deceleration to the point of stopping, gear jumped from Drive to Neutral in one incident. Acceleration by itself while driving several times. Lane Keep Assist while driving is abrupt with a lot of force, unpredictable at times. I'm at risk ... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 17, 2022
Incident date: Mar 4, 2022
I was involved in a multi-car accident in the express lane on a busy fast freeway during rush hour on a Friday night. I was hit hard from the rear, which shoved my car into the car in front of mine, so a double impact. Unknown speed of the driver at fault, but estimate to be at or around the limit o... Read more
Crash 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 29, 2020
The lane departure system is great though it moves the wheel quite a bit. My issue is, when the vehicle is passing an intersection with active lane departure on, it pulls the vehicle toward medians and forces the driver to pull it back into the center of the lane. Active forward collision assistanc... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Feb 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 29, 2020
The lane departure system is great though it moves the wheel quite a bit. My issue is, when the vehicle is passing an intersection with active lane departure on, it pulls the vehicle toward medians and forces the driver to pull it back into the center of the lane. Active forward collision assistanc... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 29, 2020
The lane departure system is great though it moves the wheel quite a bit. My issue is, when the vehicle is passing an intersection with active lane departure on, it pulls the vehicle toward medians and forces the driver to pull it back into the center of the lane. Active forward collision assistanc... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Oct 25, 2021
Incident date: Jul 25, 2020
HERE IS A COPY OF MY LETTER TO HYUNDAI DESCRIBING A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW THAT RISKS DRIVER SAFETY: Dear Sirs: I've owned my Venue for just over a year, and overall I like it very much. However, I need to inform you of a major design flaw that can cause serious injuries to the occupants, or worse, ca... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 22, 2021
Incident date: Sep 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle would inadvertently change gears and there was a discrepancy between the vehicle speed and the odometer. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was shuddering. The... Read more
STEERING Jun 26, 2021
Incident date: Feb 13, 2021
The horn on my steering wheel has stopped working for the second time even after malfunctioning and broken part was replaced a few months ago. I noticed now that I once again have no horn sound when pressing on the steering wheel. The car is up for inspection in July and I have to take it back to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 26, 2021
Incident date: Feb 13, 2021
The horn on my steering wheel has stopped working for the second time even after malfunctioning and broken part was replaced a few months ago. I noticed now that I once again have no horn sound when pressing on the steering wheel. The car is up for inspection in July and I have to take it back to ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2020 HYUNDAI VENUE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) 30.0 34.0 32.0 Regular $1,850
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 35.0 30.0 Regular $2,000

CO2 Emissions: 284.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

HYUNDAI VENUE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI VENUE across all model years (2020–2024).

18 Total Recalls
208 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI VENUE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 0 6 View
2024 2 28 View
2023 0 39 View
2022 4 31 View
2021 8 46 View
2020 (current) 4 58

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