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2021 Hyundai Venue Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#3 most-complained of 6 Venue years

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

The 2021 Hyundai Venue has 28 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #3 highest of 6 Venue model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 39% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
28
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
30 city / 33 hwy

Top 2021 Hyundai Venue problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other13 (46%)
  2. Electrical System11 (39%)
  3. Seat Belts5 (18%)
  4. Engine3 (11%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (11%)
  6. Brakes2 (7%)
  7. Fuel System2 (7%)
  8. Steering2 (7%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (7%)
  10. Structure & Body1 (4%)
2021 Hyundai Venue complaints: complaints filed per month6Dec 2020Oct 2021Feb 2022Aug 2022Apr 2023Aug 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Nov 2025; peak Dec 2023 (6).

2021 Hyundai Venue recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

  2. NHTSA 21V796000Oct 13, 2021Seat Belts978 vehicles

    Seat belts:pretensioner

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.

2021 Hyundai Venue fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
33 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.

2021 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
2023Avoid8024031

All Hyundai Venue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2021 Hyundai Venue a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2021 Hyundai Venue ranks #3 of 6 among Venue model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 28 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Venue?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), seat belts (5 complaints), and engine (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,809 miles.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Venue, most recently reported 2022, covering seat belts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Hyundai Venue?
EPA rates the 2021 Hyundai Venue at 31 MPG combined (30 city / 33 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.