YearToAvoid

2022 Hyundai Venue Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2022 Hyundai Venue ranks 4th out of 6 model years with a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict, based on 26 NHTSA complaints and zero recalls. Seat belts and electrical system issues make up most of the complaints, but no crashes, fires, or deaths were reported.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#4 of 6 Venue years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
26
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Seat Belts
Best nearby year
2024
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
31
29 city / 33 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2022 Hyundai Venue problems

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

  1. Seat Belts9 (35%)
  2. Electrical System7 (27%)
  3. Steering5 (19%)
  4. Other3 (12%)
  5. Brakes2 (8%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  7. Airbags1 (4%)
  8. Engine1 (4%)
  9. Fuel System1 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

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

What owners report

  • Steering wheel vibrates unexpectedly at various speeds, in one case contributing to a loss of control.
  • Vehicle pulls to the right or left from the steering wheel, with dealers unable to permanently fix the alignment.
  • Seat belt pretensioner recall parts were on backorder, leaving owners waiting months for repair.
  • Horn became inoperable without warning, tied to the same seat belt recall campaign.
  • Brakes required unusually forceful pedal pressure after an abnormal noise while leaving a parking spot.
2022 Hyundai Venue complaints: complaints filed per month4Dec 2021Aug 2022Dec 2022Aug 2023Jun 2024Dec 2025Jul 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2022 (4).

2022 Hyundai Venue recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Hyundai Venue fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 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.

2022 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
2024Best2018131

All Hyundai Venue years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Venue reliable?
Among the six Venue model years with data, 2022 has the second-lowest complaint index at 40 and earns a Good verdict, with 26 NHTSA complaints and no recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Hyundai Venue?
Seat belts are the top complaint area, making up 35% of complaints, largely tied to a pretensioner recall campaign (22V458000) affecting other Venue years.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls specifically logged against the 2022 Venue, though owner complaints reference a seat belt pretensioner recall campaign.
How does the 2022 Venue compare to other years?
The 2022 Venue ranks 4th worst of 6 years, better than 2020 (Avoid, index 100), 2021 (Caution, index 60), and 2023 (Avoid, index 80), but behind 2024 (Best, index 20).
Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2022 Venue?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and zero fires, injuries, or deaths tied to 2022 Venue complaints.

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.