The Hyundai Venue spans 2020–2026 with 8 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2020, 2021, 2023 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2026, 2025, 2024. It delivers up to 32 mpg combined and 4-star NHTSA safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Hyundai Venue is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2020 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Hyundai Venue VIN — every digit explained
Every Hyundai Venue carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Hyundai and the country it was built in (real Hyundai codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Venue.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- South KoreaKM8 · KMF · KMH · KMT · KMU · KPH
- USA5NM · 5NP · 5NT · U5Y
- SingaporePFD
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Venue, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Venue have?
The Hyundai Venue has 8 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2020–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2024 Hyundai Venue recalls 1
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix. 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
2022 Hyundai Venue recalls 1
Seat Belts:front
What's wrong. 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.
2021 Hyundai Venue recalls 2
Seat Belts:front
What's wrong. 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.
Seat Belts:front
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Fix. 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. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
2020 Hyundai Venue recalls 1
Seat Belts:front
What's wrong. 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.
Best and worst years for the Hyundai Venue
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 7 tracked years, the worst years are 2020, 2021, 2023 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2026, 2025, 2024.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Venue | Seat Belts | Avoid | |
| 2021 Venue | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2022 Venue | Seat Belts | Average | |
| 2023 Venue | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2024 Venue | Electrical System | Best | |
| 2025 Venue | Structure | Best | |
| 2026 Venue | Service Brakes | Best |
What are the most common Hyundai Venue problems?
The most-reported Hyundai Venue problems are Seats (1 reports), Tires (1 reports) and Engine (9 reports) — out of 137 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Hyundai Venue specifications & dimensions
The 2020–2023 Hyundai Venue measures 159″ long on a 99″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 2,648 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Hyundai Venue window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 159″ | 70″ | 63″ | 99″ | 2,648 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Hyundai Venue cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Venue holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 92 cu ft of passenger volume and 19 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Hyundai Venue tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Hyundai Venue get?
The Hyundai Venue returns up to 32 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $1,950/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2026 Hyundai Venue (1.6L 4-cyl) gets 31 mpg combined and costs about $2,000/yr to fuel, emitting 291 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10) — that's about $1,000 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Venue | 29 | 33 | $2,000 | 291 | — | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2025 Venue | 29 | 32 | $2,000 | 291 | 4/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2024 Venue | 29 | 33 | $2,000 | 291 | 5/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2023 Venue | 29 | 33 | $2,000 | 290 | 5/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2022 Venue | 29 | 33 | $2,000 | 290 | 5/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2021 Venue | 30 | 33 | $2,000 | 287 | 5/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl | |
| 2020 Venue | 30 | 34 | $1,950 | 284 | 5/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Venue stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Venue's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Hyundai Venue have? Power & range
The Hyundai Venue is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.6L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Hyundai Venue cost to own?
A used Hyundai Venue sells for a median of about $10,900 for a 2024 — most listed between $10,900 and $15,995, from 55 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Venue | $10,900–$15,995 | 5 | |
| 2023 Venue | $12,900–$19,495 | 16 | |
| 2022 Venue | $8,500–$20,448 | 15 | |
| 2021 Venue | $3,795–$14,998 | 14 | |
| 2020 Venue | $7,800–$15,995 | 5 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Venue is worth today, or browse used-market prices for sedans.
A Hyundai Venue depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Venue loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $9,750 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Venue ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Hyundai Venue to insure?
A Hyundai Venue costs about $1,557 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 8% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (108, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Venue's HLDI loss index. See Hyundai insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Hyundai Venue safe?
The Hyundai Venue earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2024 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2023 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2022 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2020 Venue | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
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How many miles does a Hyundai Venue last?
A well-maintained Hyundai Venue typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Hyundai Venue’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Venue’s VIN free →All Hyundai Venue model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Hyundai Venue — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2025 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2024 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2023 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2022 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2021 Venue | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2020 Venue | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Venue?
By owner-complaint volume, 2020, 2021, 2023 drew the most reports. 2026, 2025, 2024 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Venue have?
8 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2020–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Hyundai recalls and reliability across every model.
What MPG does the Venue get?
Up to 32 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
Is the Venue safe?
The Venue earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.
How many miles does a Venue last?
A well-maintained Venue typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Venue reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Venue is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Hyundai Venue warranty?
New Hyundai models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Hyundai dealer.
Where is the Hyundai Venue made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Venue's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Hyundai may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Venue have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.