The most-reported Venue run is KMHRC8A3XLU (2020 builds) with 9 complaints, 5× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 29% of reports; 2020 is the worst model year at 2.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for Venue model years 2020–2024.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Hyundai Venue has 73 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 20% of every Venue complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMHRC8A3XLU•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| KMHRC8A31NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A36LU•••••• | 2020 | 1 | — | |
| KMHRC8A36RU•••••• | 2024 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A38LU•••••• | 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| KMHRC8A32MU•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A32NU•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A33MU•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A34LU•••••• | 2020 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A33PU•••••• | 2023 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A39MU•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| KMHRC8A3XRU•••••• | 2024 | — | — |
Each of the other 61 Venue runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 44 Venue VINs so far, most often 2024, 2022, 2026 builds; 6 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Hyundai Venue the gap between build years is 1.4×: a 2020 car draws 2.5 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.8.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2024 | 19 | 10 | — | |
| 2023 | 21 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 22 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 40 | 16 | 4 |
Heaviest year here is 2020 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 29% of everything Hyundai Venue owners report: Unknown Or Other, 45 of 135 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | — | |
| Steering | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Engine | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Hyundai Venue; the 3 below cover build years 2020 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 22V458000 | Seat Belts:front | 2020–2022 |
| 24V308000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) | 2024 |
| 21V796000 | Seat Belts:front | 2021 |
22V458000 was opened in 2022 on cars built from 2020: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 135 reports on the Hyundai Venue, 5.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Hyundai Venue | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 135 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 8 (5.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Hyundai Venue share of that is 135 complaints over 73 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Hyundai Venue VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 135 NHTSA complaints from 73 Venue runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Venue production run has the most complaints?
KMHRC8A3XLU, a 2020 build, with 9 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Venue run has 1.8.
Which Venue years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2020 is heaviest at 2.5 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.
How many Venue complaints involve a crash?
5.9% of 135 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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