2020 Hyundai Venue Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Venue.

< older2021
Complaints
58
per 10K Sold
33.0
US Sales
17,587
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2020 Hyundai Venue Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:120,000 mi
#27 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Venue.

Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,000
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Venue

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~72,142 vehicles.

22V458000Seat Belts:front · Seat Belts:pretensioner
~72,142 affected

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.

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2020 Hyundai Venue — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2020 Hyundai Venue has 58 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 120,000 mi); Seat Belt Issues (7 complaints); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 120,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Venue include 8 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 72,142 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Venue?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Venue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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