Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | −25% | 2 | Brake | Few |
| 2024 | 19 | typical | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 24 | typical | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2022 | 26 | typical | — | Seat Belt | Average |
| 2021 | 28 | — | 2 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2020 | 42 | — | 1 | Seat Belt | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Venue year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Venue problems
Latest Hyundai Venue recalls
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026.
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Seat belts › Front
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.
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.
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Venue should you avoid?
None of the Hyundai Venue years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Hyundai Venue problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (44), seat belts (23) and driver assistance (13). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Venue had?
4 recalls across 2020–2026. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Hyundai Venue recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.