Most common 2020 Hyundai Venue problems
Share of the 42 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Venue complaints by model year
2020 Hyundai Venue recalls (1)
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.
What 2020 Hyundai Venue owners say
Seat belts
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 available. The unrelated repairs were completed. The contact then received notification of the recall; however, when he contacted Shottenkirk Hyundai Rome (965 Veterans Memorial Hwy NE, Rome, GA 30161) he was made aware that the recall appeared to have been completed and advised to be serviced with them. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the mechanic confirmed that the part for the repair had not been previously replaced as stated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 that when they add expensive sensors the seatbelt adjustment would be all that expensive to fix. Also- I have three grandchildren two in car seats one rear facing. It is not safe for me to travel with all three in the backseat. If I'm sideswiped the older child will have broken hips there is simply not enough room. And when we put the rear facing in the back seat the passenger in front has to push up so far their knees are in the dash. Can we say"how about I eat that airbag?"
Transmission & drivetrain
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 repaired under TSB #: 23-01-019H; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed with DTC code: P0301 (Transmission Failure) and the contact was informed that the failure was related to TSB #: 23-01-019H. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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. The sudden loss of acceleration was a clear threat to safety. Luckily, I had the car positioned in the right lane of the highway, so getting over to the righthand should was easier than it could have been. No warning lights showed up on the dash. The vehicle underwent a "perfect" multipoint inspection at my local Hyundai dealership the day before the incident with no identified issues. The vehicle is now back at the same dealership for diagnosis. It is likely a critical failure of transmission or software. The car only had about 26,300 miles at the time of the incident. …
Electrical system
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 vehicle on 1/16, I believe the wiring that powers the passenger side airbags shorted (see photos), resulting in a fire which quickly engulfed the interior of the vehicle. Investigation, police report, and insurance still pending.
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 every time the car is turned off, even after commuting more than 30 minutes and with chargers unplugged. The battery is hard to find on the market for replacement.
2020 Hyundai Venue engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30 / 34 / 32 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Venue to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
The seat belts — 8 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › warning light/devices. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (8) and electrical system (5).
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have?
There is 1 recall for the 2020 Hyundai Venue, the most recent from June 27, 2022 (front). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2020 Hyundai Venue problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 9,000 miles; 67% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.