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2020 Hyundai Venue Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint 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.

  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%)
2020 Hyundai Venue complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2020Jun 2021Apr 2022Oct 2022Mar 2023Nov 2023Sep 2024Jul 2025
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2023 (4).

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 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.

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.