2020 Hyundai Venue
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
19% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Seat belts
19% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing warning light/devices.
Electrical system
12% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
Show complaint excerpts
In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-16
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Vehicle speed control
7% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-10-25Seat belts22V458000 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 231.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Hyundai Venue — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V458000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.