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Hyundai Venue 2020-2026
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- Price
- $17,350–$23,700
- MPG
- 32
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Strength: Strong value retention
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
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Bargain-basement urban runabout that nails cheap, efficient basics — just don't expect power, all-wheel drive, or grown-up space.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 3 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +3 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 73% of cars we track.
18.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 27% of other SUVs we track.
Upright packaging helps headroom, yet this is one of America's smallest crossovers; rear legroom is tight for adults.
121 hp and a CVT deliver adequate city pace only; light steering and tidy size, zero athletic pretension.
Standard 8-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and available AEB/lane-keep undercut rivals on value; nothing beyond that.
Composed for its price, but the short wheelbase and budget insulation mean a busy, noisy highway ride.
SUVs and hybrids usually hold their value better than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls5 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
5 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2020–2026
- Electrical — 12 complaints (2023)
- Recall — Seat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner (2026)
- Unknown or other — 10 complaints (2020)
2026
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V458000
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.
2025
No recorded issues.
2024
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)24V308000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving and the dashboard went haywire and all the warning lights started going on and off and the speedometer kept going down to 0 while driving. This kept going on and off and the radio would then go on and off as well.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Horn stopped working. Very dangerous. Poor design where water corrodes interface.
2023
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After purchase, I discovered that the vehicle was sold without a functioning horn, which is federally required safety equipment. I immediately contacted the dealership and Subaru of America to have the defect repaired under the manufacturer’s warranty. Despite repeated requests, Subaru and the deale
2022
- Complaint clusterSeat belts9 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS
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
2021
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner21V796000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V458000
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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .
- Complaint clusterSeat belts5 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly. My driver doo
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other5 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2021 venue had less than 24,000 miles when this problem occurred. i am the original owner and until recently, worked from home. i started having issues when i put the key in the ignition to start my vehicle. none of the dash lights or A/C control would come on. i had to re-try two to three tim
2020
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V458000
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.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car horn stopped working. Replaced the fuse and still not working.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints: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
- Complaint clusterSeat belts7 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS
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 tha
Cost to own$17,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$17,350–$23,700
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,050/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
30
Highway MPG
34
Combined MPG
32
Horsepower
121 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
18.7 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
31.9 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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