2020 Hyundai Venue Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 Venue years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Hyundai Venue has 42 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 6 Venue model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 19% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28.5 city / 34.5 hwy
Top 2020 Hyundai Venue problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other13 (31%)
- Electrical System8 (19%)
- Seat Belts8 (19%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (19%)
- Engine6 (14%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (7%)
- Steering3 (7%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
2020 Hyundai Venue recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V458000Jun 27, 2022Seat Belts72,142 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
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. 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.
2020 Hyundai Venue fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Venue years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Hyundai Venue ranks worst among Venue model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 42 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (8 complaints), seat belts (8 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 9,000 miles.
- Does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Hyundai Venue, most recently reported 2022, covering seat belts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
- EPA rates the 2020 Hyundai Venue at 31 MPG combined (28.5 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.