2021 HYUNDAI VENUE

8 recalls — 46 complaints — 4/5 safety rating

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
21V796000 Oct 13, 2021
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 fo... Read more
978 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
21V796000 Oct 13, 2021
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 fo... Read more
978 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
21V796000 Oct 13, 2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 fo... Read more
978 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
21V796000 Oct 13, 2021
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 fo... Read more
978 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

46 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
SEAT BELTS4
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN3
SERVICE BRAKES2
POWER TRAIN2
STEERING2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ENGINE Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly. My driver doo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly. My driver doo... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: Nov 8, 2025
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly. My driver doo... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 11, 2025
Incident date: Jul 2, 2025
Last week I was driving my daughter’s Venue and the brakes became hard. Crunching noises. I suspected I had dropped my water bottle and perhaps it rolled under the brake pedal. It was hard to depress I heard the same crunching noises as I tried to use the brakes. Drove home 1.5 miles slowly and ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 20, 2024
Incident date: Dec 2, 2024
Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .
ENGINE Sep 23, 2024
Incident date: Sep 23, 2024
Loss of drive power and rough idle. Intermittent no start due to voltage drop. Suspected shorted egr valve causing multiple parts on the same circut to go bad. Brought the car to dealer for the 6th time due to loss of power while driving and rough idle. Asked for a diagnostic of the egr valve due ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 23, 2024
Incident date: Sep 23, 2024
Loss of drive power and rough idle. Intermittent no start due to voltage drop. Suspected shorted egr valve causing multiple parts on the same circut to go bad. Brought the car to dealer for the 6th time due to loss of power while driving and rough idle. Asked for a diagnostic of the egr valve due ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 23, 2024
Incident date: Sep 23, 2024
Loss of drive power and rough idle. Intermittent no start due to voltage drop. Suspected shorted egr valve causing multiple parts on the same circut to go bad. Brought the car to dealer for the 6th time due to loss of power while driving and rough idle. Asked for a diagnostic of the egr valve due ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 11, 2024
Incident date: Jul 26, 2024
My 2021 Hyundai venue at or around 43,000 miles, certified pre owned, and bought January 2024 while at a gas station parking lot. Started my vehicle and put it in reverse to leave gas station began smoking, as I put it back in drive to get out of traffic was a loud noise and I immediately stopped tu... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 11, 2024
Incident date: Jul 26, 2024
My 2021 Hyundai venue at or around 43,000 miles, certified pre owned, and bought January 2024 while at a gas station parking lot. Started my vehicle and put it in reverse to leave gas station began smoking, as I put it back in drive to get out of traffic was a loud noise and I immediately stopped tu... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 7, 2024
Incident date: Jul 16, 2024
MY 2021 venue had less than 24,000 miles when this problem occurred. i am the original owner and until recently, worked from home. i started having issues when i put the key in the ignition to start my vehicle. none of the dash lights or A/C control would come on. i had to re-try two to three tim... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 3, 2024
Incident date: Jun 18, 2024
Lost all acceleration and car started bucking while making a a left through oncoming traffic narrowly avoiding getting t boned on passenger side of vehicle with my child on that side of vehicle. No check engine light or codes during or after incident. Even though the car was now not idling correctl... Read more
SEATS May 8, 2024
Incident date: May 8, 2024
My car honk is constantly. Not working since.i.puchase the vehicle my passenger seat belt.lighr is always ringing even when seat is empty. My lane assist while on cause wheel to shift while driving. My gas tank used to hold up.to 420 Gallo s for a fill up. Now only hold up to 350miles.for fillu... Read more
SEAT BELTS May 8, 2024
Incident date: May 8, 2024
My car honk is constantly. Not working since.i.puchase the vehicle my passenger seat belt.lighr is always ringing even when seat is empty. My lane assist while on cause wheel to shift while driving. My gas tank used to hold up.to 420 Gallo s for a fill up. Now only hold up to 350miles.for fillu... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 8, 2024
Incident date: May 8, 2024
My car honk is constantly. Not working since.i.puchase the vehicle my passenger seat belt.lighr is always ringing even when seat is empty. My lane assist while on cause wheel to shift while driving. My gas tank used to hold up.to 420 Gallo s for a fill up. Now only hold up to 350miles.for fillu... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
This is a follow up to # 11560029, submitted 12/13/2023. On 12/14/2023, dealership updated the display software that I also previously updated on my own. Dealership unable to update navigation software because my car doesn't have navigation installed. Back up camera issue still persists with camera... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
This is a follow up to # 11560029, submitted 12/13/2023. On 12/14/2023, dealership updated the display software that I also previously updated on my own. Dealership unable to update navigation software because my car doesn't have navigation installed. Back up camera issue still persists with camera... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 18, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
This is a follow up to # 11560029, submitted 12/13/2023. On 12/14/2023, dealership updated the display software that I also previously updated on my own. Dealership unable to update navigation software because my car doesn't have navigation installed. Back up camera issue still persists with camera... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 13, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
The backup camera stays on even in neutral and drive mode. In reverse the guide lines are present, however they are not present when in drive or neutral but the camera remains on. This is a safety hazard because it is very distracting to drive forward with live video on the 8" screen. I believe thi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 13, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
The backup camera stays on even in neutral and drive mode. In reverse the guide lines are present, however they are not present when in drive or neutral but the camera remains on. This is a safety hazard because it is very distracting to drive forward with live video on the 8" screen. I believe thi... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 13, 2023
Incident date: Dec 12, 2023
The backup camera stays on even in neutral and drive mode. In reverse the guide lines are present, however they are not present when in drive or neutral but the camera remains on. This is a safety hazard because it is very distracting to drive forward with live video on the 8" screen. I believe thi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Aug 4, 2023
Incident date: Feb 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that the horn had become inoperable. The contact also stated that the horn had been replaced on three previous occasions for the same failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.
STEERING Jun 23, 2023
Incident date: Jun 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he made a left turn, and the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The contact then stated that the electronic power steering warning light and the safety and steering features warni... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN May 2, 2023
Incident date: May 2, 2023
Horn will periodically quit working for days at a time. Will randomly start working again. Safety issue as horn is not always available to alert other drivers when needed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 2, 2023
Incident date: May 2, 2023
Horn will periodically quit working for days at a time. Will randomly start working again. Safety issue as horn is not always available to alert other drivers when needed.
STEERING Apr 22, 2023
Incident date: Mar 28, 2023
The ignition failed me as a customer. Vehicle was stolen outside my residence. No keys were left in vehicle. This is very dangerous and high risk especially due to rise in crime rates of car jacking. My vehicle has been recovered and in the dealership collision center since March 30, 2023. My vehicl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2023
Incident date: Mar 28, 2023
The ignition failed me as a customer. Vehicle was stolen outside my residence. No keys were left in vehicle. This is very dangerous and high risk especially due to rise in crime rates of car jacking. My vehicle has been recovered and in the dealership collision center since March 30, 2023. My vehicl... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2023
Incident date: Mar 28, 2023
The ignition failed me as a customer. Vehicle was stolen outside my residence. No keys were left in vehicle. This is very dangerous and high risk especially due to rise in crime rates of car jacking. My vehicle has been recovered and in the dealership collision center since March 30, 2023. My vehicl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
My horn and car alarm would work and stop working for about two months now it does'nt work at all. I feel this is a safety issue because I can not blow my car horn to warn other drivers when they are cutting me off.
SEAT BELTS Nov 28, 2022
Incident date: Oct 18, 2022
The seat belt light comes on continually on my new Kia. I've been advised there is a safety recall on the seat belt system / defect and received a letter regarding it. I've contacted the dealer several times (3 times) and they always state there is a "nationwide back order" on the parts. Since th... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Aug 29, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the front driver’s side seat belt inadvertently disconnected. No warning lights were illuminated. Neither ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2022
Incident date: Aug 24, 2022
I have had my horn fail 4 or 5 times since owning the car. It first failed when I got the car and somehow the horn wires has came loose. The second time it failed it completely failed and was replaced under warranty. The horn that was replaced the under warranty failed over the winter in like Novemb... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 25, 2022
Incident date: Aug 24, 2022
I have had my horn fail 4 or 5 times since owning the car. It first failed when I got the car and somehow the horn wires has came loose. The second time it failed it completely failed and was replaced under warranty. The horn that was replaced the under warranty failed over the winter in like Novemb... Read more
SEAT BELTS Jul 2, 2022
Incident date: Jun 30, 2022
Rear passenger seatbelt is constantly locked while passenger is wearing seatbelt. It will not expand to give the passenger some space, it’s so tight it cuts into your carotid artery. It’s a constant issue and a safety hazard.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Apr 16, 2022
Incident date: Apr 16, 2022
Cruise control system failure. Safety at risk due to sudden un-commanded full acceleration to 180% of speed while on cruise control. Problem is reproducible - see txt and video attached. Unknown if inspected but it was reported to enterprise renta car upon return april/16/2022. no warning lights lam... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Jul 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while at various speeds the vehicle would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 30, 2021
Incident date: Nov 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the pedal would travel to the floorboard. Additionally, there was an abnormal vibration in the pedal. The contact stated that the stability control warning light was i... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 17, 2021
Incident date: Nov 17, 2021
Horn Stopped working had this Issue last year and had the horn replaced under warranty in January of 21 worked great until the temperature got below 30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 17, 2021
Incident date: Nov 17, 2021
Horn Stopped working had this Issue last year and had the horn replaced under warranty in January of 21 worked great until the temperature got below 30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 2, 2021
Incident date: Oct 26, 2021
My daughter was driving the car and about to go around a turn when she says her steering locked up and she ran over a curb on the opposite side of the road, popping two tires. She was going slow enough at the time that there were no injuries, only damage to the car. We told the dealership about the ... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 28, 2021
Incident date: Jul 25, 2021
I purchased this vehicle on 7/25/2021 and didn't drive it at night until 6 days later. When I turned on the headlights, I was shocked to find that they only illuminate a very small portion of the road, hindering my ability to see traffic in front of me, or anything else that may be on the road beyon... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 17, 2021
Incident date: Aug 17, 2021
My vehicle disconnects from navigation pireodically causing me to have to re-enter the destination and taking my attention away from the road.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 15, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
THE HORN STARTED LOSING VOLUME BUT WOULD REGAIN IT BACK ONCE THE WEATHER WARMED UP. I HAVE TO PARK OVERNIGHT OUTDOORS FOR WORK AND WHEN IT SNOWS AND GETS BETWEEN 20-25 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE HORN STARTS BEING SYMPTOMATIC. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL AND IT AFFECTS MY ALERT AND SAFETY SYSTEM BECAUSE I H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 15, 2021
Incident date: Mar 15, 2021
THE HORN STARTED LOSING VOLUME BUT WOULD REGAIN IT BACK ONCE THE WEATHER WARMED UP. I HAVE TO PARK OVERNIGHT OUTDOORS FOR WORK AND WHEN IT SNOWS AND GETS BETWEEN 20-25 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE HORN STARTS BEING SYMPTOMATIC. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL AND IT AFFECTS MY ALERT AND SAFETY SYSTEM BECAUSE I H... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 12, 2020
Incident date: Dec 10, 2020
JUST PICKED UP 2021 VENUE SEL ON MONDAY FOR MY 23 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND DROVE 1200 MILES TO TX. CAR PLAY CONTINUOUSLY DROPS OUT AND NO WAY TO CONNECT THROUGH USB. THE ONLY WAY TO HAVE NAVIGTION IS TO USE THE WIRELESS AND SEVERAL TIMES THE MAPS DROPPED OUT ALTHOUGH WE HAD CELLULAR SERVICE AND THE M... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2021 HYUNDAI VENUE

2021 Hyundai Venue SUV FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 14.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2021 HYUNDAI VENUE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S1) (Front-Wheel Drive) 30.0 33.0 31.0 Regular $1,950

CO2 Emissions: 287.0 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 (current) 8 46
2020 4 58 View

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