YearToAvoid

2020 Hyundai Venue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2020 Hyundai Venue has the worst complaint index (100) of all six model years, with 42 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 recall. It ranks 1st worst overall, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Venue years.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
100/100
#1 of 6 Venue years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
42
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2024
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
28.5 city / 34.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2020 Hyundai Venue problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other13 (31%)
  2. Electrical System8 (19%)
  3. Seat Belts8 (19%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain8 (19%)
  5. Engine6 (14%)
  6. Brakes3 (7%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (7%)
  8. Steering3 (7%)
  9. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  10. Airbags1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe a passenger-side collision where no forward collision warning or automatic braking activated, followed by a fire near the front passenger floorboard, suspected to be from shorted airbag wiring.
  • Some drivers report the lane-keeping assist overpowering steering input on a curve, pulling the car into oncoming traffic instead of gently correcting.
  • Several owners say headlights were too dim to see the road at night, requiring repeat dealer visits without resolution.
  • Owners report the steering wheel horn button failing to work, in some cases after a prior repair for the same issue.
  • Drivers note the lane departure system pulling the vehicle toward medians near intersections, and forward collision assistance not reacting to vehicles passing directly in front.
  • Multiple owners tied to the seat belt recall report that replacement parts were not available for an extended period despite dealer and manufacturer notification.
2020 Hyundai Venue complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2020Jun 2021Apr 2022Oct 2022Mar 2023Nov 2023Sep 2024Jul 2025
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2021 (3).

2020 Hyundai Venue recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid10042131
2021Caution6028231
2022Good4026031

All Hyundai Venue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue reliable?
Among Venue model years, the 2020 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks as the worst of the six years with data, resulting in an Avoid verdict relative to other Venue years.
What problems does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have?
NHTSA complaints cite the Electrical System, Seat Belts, and Transmission & Powertrain as the top problem areas, each accounting for 19% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 14%.
Does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have a recall?
Yes, one recall (campaign 22V458000) covers front seat belt pretensioners that may explode in a crash; owners report the repair part was unavailable for a long time.
How does the 2020 Venue compare to other years?
The 2020 Venue has a complaint index of 100, higher than 2021 (60), 2022 (40), 2023 (80), and 2024 (20), making 2020 the worst-ranked year for reported problems.
What is the top problem area for the 2020 Venue?
NHTSA lists Electrical System as the top problem area, with 8 complaints, 1 crash, and 1 fire, at a median mileage of 100 miles at failure.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.