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
... 6 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.Read more72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
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
... 6 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.Read more72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
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
... 6 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.Read more72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
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
... 6 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.Read more72,142 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 9 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:FUELING/CHARGING DOOR/HATCH/PORT:LATCH/LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway and parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound and vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a steering shaft bolt failure. The deal
... er adjusted and tightened the steering bolt. The contact stated that the failure temporarily recurred 4 days later. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200.Read more
Incident date: Dec 7, 2025
I am writing to respectfully request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) consider adopting a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring vehicles to provide a clear driver alert when headlights and tail lamps are not illuminated in low-light conditions. Although many
... vehicles offer automatic headlights, these systems can be disabled without the driver’s knowledge when the physical headlight switch is moved from “AUTO” to “OFF.” This may occur during routine servicing, inspections, car washes, or detailing, and the vehicle provides no notification that the automatic lighting has been disabled. As a result, even conscientious drivers can unknowingly operate a vehicle without proper illumination at night. A recent incident involving my daughter illustrates this concern. She always keeps her headlights set to “AUTO,” and she is aware of the importance of nighttime visibility. However, after a state vehicle inspection, the inspector had manually turned her headlights to the OFF position. She later drove at night with the expectation that her automatic lighting system was functioning and subsequently received a warning ticket from law enforcement for not having her headlights on. The vehicle provided no warning whatsoever that the headlights and tail lamps were not active. Additionally, modern dashboard lighting systems automatically illuminate when ambient lighting decreases and may dim in the evening, which strongly implies to the driver that the vehicle’s exterior lighting is active. At the same time, daytime running lights illuminate the front of the vehicle, while rear lights remain off. From the driver’s perspective, the road ahead appears lit, and the interior displays reinforce the assumption that lighting is fully engaged. This creates a false sense of proper lighting and is misleading from a human-factors standpoint.Read more
Incident date: Jul 2, 2024
My 2022 Hyundai Venue has a serious water intrusion issue that has gone unresolved for over a year. Every time it rains water pours into the cabin, especially on the passenger side leaving the floor soaked. I have to vacuum out water daily and use towels to prevent further damage. The vehicle has de
... veloped severe mold, which is a health risk, especially for my infant daughter who rides in the car. When the dealership first inspected it, they said it was the sunroof seal and would take several days to repair. Since the part wasn’t covered under warranty, I wasn’t offered a loaner and couldn’t be without a car. When I returned later, they said it likely wasn’t the sunroof after all, as there was no water damage at the top. They also said replacing the seal would be risky. After running their water tests, they claimed no water was entering the vehicle, despite clear evidence of ongoing leaks. To manage the constant water intrusion, I’ve had to regularly shop vac the car to remove standing water, line the interior with towels, and place multiple DampRid bags and buckets inside the vehicle weekly to try and reduce moisture. This has become a nearly daily routine, especially during rainy weather, and the problem continues to worsen. The interior constantly smells musty and feels unsafe for me and daughter. I am very concerned that the repeated water exposure may have damaged the electrical system or affected the airbags, especially the side airbags located in the door areas. I fear these safety systems could fail in the event of an accident. This is not an isolated problem. I have found multiple reports online of other Hyundai Venue owners experiencing the same leak in the same area. This suggests a larger factory defect that Hyundai is not addressing. See attached. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this issue, as it presents both a health and a serious safety risk. This defect should be evaluated for potential recall to protect other drivers and passengers.Read more
Incident date: Jul 2, 2024
My 2022 Hyundai Venue has a serious water intrusion issue that has gone unresolved for over a year. Every time it rains water pours into the cabin, especially on the passenger side leaving the floor soaked. I have to vacuum out water daily and use towels to prevent further damage. The vehicle has de
... veloped severe mold, which is a health risk, especially for my infant daughter who rides in the car. When the dealership first inspected it, they said it was the sunroof seal and would take several days to repair. Since the part wasn’t covered under warranty, I wasn’t offered a loaner and couldn’t be without a car. When I returned later, they said it likely wasn’t the sunroof after all, as there was no water damage at the top. They also said replacing the seal would be risky. After running their water tests, they claimed no water was entering the vehicle, despite clear evidence of ongoing leaks. To manage the constant water intrusion, I’ve had to regularly shop vac the car to remove standing water, line the interior with towels, and place multiple DampRid bags and buckets inside the vehicle weekly to try and reduce moisture. This has become a nearly daily routine, especially during rainy weather, and the problem continues to worsen. The interior constantly smells musty and feels unsafe for me and daughter. I am very concerned that the repeated water exposure may have damaged the electrical system or affected the airbags, especially the side airbags located in the door areas. I fear these safety systems could fail in the event of an accident. This is not an isolated problem. I have found multiple reports online of other Hyundai Venue owners experiencing the same leak in the same area. This suggests a larger factory defect that Hyundai is not addressing. See attached. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this issue, as it presents both a health and a serious safety risk. This defect should be evaluated for potential recall to protect other drivers and passengers.Read more
Incident date: Jul 2, 2024
My 2022 Hyundai Venue has a serious water intrusion issue that has gone unresolved for over a year. Every time it rains water pours into the cabin, especially on the passenger side leaving the floor soaked. I have to vacuum out water daily and use towels to prevent further damage. The vehicle has de
... veloped severe mold, which is a health risk, especially for my infant daughter who rides in the car. When the dealership first inspected it, they said it was the sunroof seal and would take several days to repair. Since the part wasn’t covered under warranty, I wasn’t offered a loaner and couldn’t be without a car. When I returned later, they said it likely wasn’t the sunroof after all, as there was no water damage at the top. They also said replacing the seal would be risky. After running their water tests, they claimed no water was entering the vehicle, despite clear evidence of ongoing leaks. To manage the constant water intrusion, I’ve had to regularly shop vac the car to remove standing water, line the interior with towels, and place multiple DampRid bags and buckets inside the vehicle weekly to try and reduce moisture. This has become a nearly daily routine, especially during rainy weather, and the problem continues to worsen. The interior constantly smells musty and feels unsafe for me and daughter. I am very concerned that the repeated water exposure may have damaged the electrical system or affected the airbags, especially the side airbags located in the door areas. I fear these safety systems could fail in the event of an accident. This is not an isolated problem. I have found multiple reports online of other Hyundai Venue owners experiencing the same leak in the same area. This suggests a larger factory defect that Hyundai is not addressing. See attached. I am asking NHTSA to investigate this issue, as it presents both a health and a serious safety risk. This defect should be evaluated for potential recall to protect other drivers and passengers.Read more
Incident date: Jul 16, 2024
While driving, as I turn the steering wheel to the left there is an additional sudden pull in the same direction.
Incident date: Jun 25, 2024
When the car is started, the radio screen sometimes stays off. When this happens, the only way to resolve it is to shut off the car, open the door, and then restart the car. This issue occurs randomly, and when it does, there is no rear-view camera available, which poses a significant safety risk. W
... ithout the camera, drivers cannot see if there is a child or obstacle behind them, increasing the risk of a serious accident. I have reported this issue to the dealership multiple times, but they dismiss it, claiming it is not a problem unless they witness it themselves. An internet search reveals that this is a widespread issue known to Hyundai, but they are not taking any steps to correct it. This defect could lead to a tragic accident, and I am hoping you can help initiate a recall to address it. The problem seems to occur more frequently in the summer heat. Please help us ensure the safety of others, as it appears the automakers are more concerned with profits than with safety.Read more
Incident date: Feb 23, 2023
Twice in the last year (2/23/23 and 1/17/24), the horn has failed and when trying to have the dealer and manufacturer diagnosed the issue, they give me the runaround has been taking it into the dealer. They are unable to replicate the issue. However, they also indicate that it is a known issue with
... this type of vehicle. Eventually after insistence from me or providing a recorded video of the failure, they will eventually replace the horn. While the issue does seem to be somewhat intermittent in that the horn will sometimes not function at all while other times only one of the two pitches will function. The functionality of the poor does somewhat seem to be impacted by the ambient temperature as well as high humidity, or if the vehicle was recently wet.Read more
Incident date: Feb 23, 2023
Twice in the last year (2/23/23 and 1/17/24), the horn has failed and when trying to have the dealer and manufacturer diagnosed the issue, they give me the runaround has been taking it into the dealer. They are unable to replicate the issue. However, they also indicate that it is a known issue with
... this type of vehicle. Eventually after insistence from me or providing a recorded video of the failure, they will eventually replace the horn. While the issue does seem to be somewhat intermittent in that the horn will sometimes not function at all while other times only one of the two pitches will function. The functionality of the poor does somewhat seem to be impacted by the ambient temperature as well as high humidity, or if the vehicle was recently wet.Read more
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel cap, but the failure
... persisted. Additionally, on several occasions after stopping to refuel the vehicle the fuel cap door failed to open as needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.Read more
Incident date: Aug 28, 2023
I saw a recall on certain Hyundai models...I have a similar problem maybe twice with this 2022 Hyundai Venue....Traveling down the highway with Cruise set at 65...The car started to accelerate to 80 before I turn the cruise off...don't know if it's something wrong with the cruise...or just 2 mishaps
... .....just asking if anyone else has complained....thanksRead more
Incident date: Jun 27, 2022
Hyundai issued a recall on 06/27/22 to repair part of the seat belt pretensioner, and they continue to send reminders to have the repair. However, they are out of the required part and according to dealers they will not give an ETA for delivery of the part. I have been in touch with my dealer sinc
... e last fall and they state they have not ever been given any guidance from Hyundai regarding the part. It would seem that the manufacturer would have been prepared with a supply of the replacement part, and certainly has had ample time for production. I would simply looking for an estimated date when this part will be available. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Read more
Incident date: Feb 20, 2023
The gas door will not open when the lever is pulled. My safety is put at risk because if i was running out of gas, I would not be able to put gas in the car. Thank God I was not out of town. I have to take a plastic fork or knife, slide it in the crevice and then pull the lever inside the car. yes.
... yes. there has been no warning.Read more
Incident date: Feb 2, 2023
While driving on a highway a car started to creep into my lane when I pressed on the horn. I did not hear the horn, luckily the other vehicle did not change lanes. As I knew I was near a dealer i immediately got off the highway to head to the dealer. Upon pulling into the service bay the advisor ope
... ned my door, and I said before I turn off the car I want to try the horn. This time the horn did sound, but it seemed to be much higher in volume. I explained my concern to the advisor and pressed the horn again a couple times. And asked if she thought that sounded normal she said “all cars sound different so I can’t tell”. She then explained since the horn was working there would be nothing she could do for me today.Read more
Incident date: Dec 29, 2022
Today December 29, 2022, about 8:40 AM I was driving and the seatbelt light came on dinging after driving with my seat belt in for about 10 minutes, it went off in about five minutes and then came on again I checked my seatbelt the first time and the second time and it was locked in place. This was
... very distracting and the noise startled me I called the dealer and there are no recalls on this, but I don’t know if it will happen again. I will have an appointment in about a month to check it. Also, the brakes make a thumping noise appears to stick when pressing and upon release. Feels unsafe. I have an appointment scheduled to look at. No warnings came on for the brakes.Read more
Incident date: Dec 29, 2022
Today December 29, 2022, about 8:40 AM I was driving and the seatbelt light came on dinging after driving with my seat belt in for about 10 minutes, it went off in about five minutes and then came on again I checked my seatbelt the first time and the second time and it was locked in place. This was
... very distracting and the noise startled me I called the dealer and there are no recalls on this, but I don’t know if it will happen again. I will have an appointment in about a month to check it. Also, the brakes make a thumping noise appears to stick when pressing and upon release. Feels unsafe. I have an appointment scheduled to look at. No warnings came on for the brakes.Read more
Incident date: Dec 25, 2022
Rear passenger seat belts get stuck on the seat belt loop guide... And do not work as expected.. serious hazard during crash... Please see pictures.
Incident date: Sep 1, 2022
August 08, 2022 I called the Towson office to arrange an oil change appointment since I had a bad experience with them my very first oil change I was told to speak with the manager to set up an appointment for a free auto detailing whenever I bring my car in for an oil change. The Service Manager in
... formed me that there was also a recall on my car and that when I bring my car in I can have the recall taken care of as well. My appointment was set for September 1, 2022 I took the entire day off of work since I didn’t expect my car to be done in a few hours. The service advisor that day told me that the parts were not in for the recall and said that it wouldn’t be completed that day. Well that was an entire day that I took off for an oil change and my car to be washed and vacuumed. He told me that once the parts were in that I would receive a text message saying that it was in. Well that was September 1, 2022 it will be December 1 in a day and nothing. Not to mention I would not have know about the recall prior to the letter coming in the mail had the service manager not mentioned it to me. I have my appointment confirmation that states the recall as well as the receipt from my September 1 appointment that states I would receive a text message once the parts were in. I think this is totally unacceptable.Read more
Incident date: Aug 13, 2022
MY VENUE HAS 2100 MILES ON IT. IT HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT SINCE DAY ONE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE AUGUST 13TH, 2022. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE REAR AXLE AND THAT DIDNT FIX IT, THEN THEY SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP FOR A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF THE FRAME IS STRAIGHT AND THEY SAID IT IS. SO NOW THEY
... ARE SAYING IT IS THE CASTERS ON MY FRONT TIRES, WHICH WOULD MEAN THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STRUTS ON MY BRAND NEW CAR. i BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE SAFETY OF MY 10 YEAR OLD KID I'M PUTTING IN THIS UNIT IN MIND. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHT .Read more
Incident date: Aug 13, 2022
MY VENUE HAS 2100 MILES ON IT. IT HAS PULLED TO THE RIGHT SINCE DAY ONE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE AUGUST 13TH, 2022. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE REAR AXLE AND THAT DIDNT FIX IT, THEN THEY SENT IT TO A BODY SHOP FOR A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF THE FRAME IS STRAIGHT AND THEY SAID IT IS. SO NOW THEY
... ARE SAYING IT IS THE CASTERS ON MY FRONT TIRES, WHICH WOULD MEAN THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STRUTS ON MY BRAND NEW CAR. i BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE SAFETY OF MY 10 YEAR OLD KID I'M PUTTING IN THIS UNIT IN MIND. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHT .Read more
Incident date: Sep 5, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would vibrate without warning, causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the service mechanics could not duplicate the failure. The conta
... ct then stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the failure occurred again causing her to side-swipe another vehicle to the left of her. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified multiple times about the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 150.Read more
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Incident date: Jun 9, 2022
Hyundai is not taking action to repair the recall for the pretensioner. It has been 90 days since the recall and I have been unable to get the vehicle fixed because the parts are on national backorder. The dealer has informed me that there is NO ETA for the parts to arrive. The dealer further adv
... ised that he has about 20 people waiting on them. Hyundai has been uncooperative when attempting to talk with them.Read more
Incident date: Aug 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of
... time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.Read more
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while exiting a parking spot, she heard an abnormal noise and had to depress the brake pedal forcefully to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination with
... out experiencing another failure. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.Read more
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while exiting a parking spot, she heard an abnormal noise and had to depress the brake pedal forcefully to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination with
... out experiencing another failure. The contact also stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.Read more
Incident date: May 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact c
... alled another local dealer, Doral Hyundai (10285 NW 12th St, Doral, FL 33172) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.Read more
Incident date: May 20, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that the horn became inoperable without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact c
... alled another local dealer, Doral Hyundai (10285 NW 12th St, Doral, FL 33172) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.Read more
Incident date: Jun 24, 2022
There is no remedy available, Turo will not let me use this vehicle. I will be returning it if I cannot remedy.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
Can’t buy the car I’ve ordered because of an unresolved recall.
Incident date: Dec 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the highway a small chip appeared on the driver's side windshield without impact. The contact stated that while cleaning the windshield, she noticed a crack on the passenger's side windshield. The local d
... ealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 200.Read more
Incident date: Oct 22, 2021
On the Third day after leasing the vehicle I noticed it was pulling to the right and left. Dealership mechanic said the steering was not straight and claimed that they fixed it but they didn’t. My car still pulls to the right when I take my hands off the steering wheel. Another Hyundai dealership
... mechanic said it’s the tires. I want to return the vehicle but no one will help me as promised last monthRead more