2020 Hyundai Venue problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (7) · Seat Belts (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Seat Belts:front 2022-06-27 · campaign 22V458000 · 72,142 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: 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-796 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Service bulletins (73)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-04-18 · 26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. this bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Electrical System 2025-12-19 · P33 OL · Other
in response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized hyundai dealers since early 2023. in addition to the anti-theft software, we’ve developed a new zinc-reinforced i
Electrical System 2025-12-15 · 25-01-089H DCS · Other
upon customer's request only, the technical service bulletin (tsb) 25-01-089h provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. this repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous anti-th
Showing the 6 most recent of 73 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-06 · Power Train“i bought this hyundai venue because it came with a manual transmission, which i prefer driving, however the transmission has been the biggest issue with this vehicle. it has a tendency to get stuck in reverse, most often when changing gear on a slight incline or decline. this has left me frantically trying to force the transmission out of reverse a…”
2026-05-10 · Unknown Or Other“the car horn stopped working. replaced the fuse and still not working. …”
2026-01-16 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“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 …”
2026-01-07 · Structure:body“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 pop open while driving, causing me to have to pull…”
2025-07-04 · Unknown Or Other“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 adj…”
2025-05-21 · Power Train“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 vehicles to since 2013 and have a great relationship …”
2025-01-28 · Unknown Or Other“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 accelerator to the brake pedal because the height dif…”
2024-10-24 · Power Train · 120,000 mi“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 re…”
2024-10-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys · 52,000 mi“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 be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manu…”
2024-09-18 · Unknown Or Other“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 6am. when happened. first time took to dealership…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.