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2020 Hyundai Venue reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Hyundai Venue holds 42 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Venue years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Front.

2020 Hyundai Venue
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Complaints

42

Per year

6

Recalls

1

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 42), then Seat belts (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2021

The 2021 Venue has 28 complaints, 7 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Hyundai Venue. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall seat belts, front 2022-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 22V458000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (42 total)

Powertrain
8
Seat belts
8
Electrical system
5
Engine
3
Exterior lighting
3
Forward collision avoidance
3
Speed control
3
Steering
3
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Air bags
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I bought this Hyundai Venue because it came with a manual transmission, which I prefer driving, however the transmission has been the biggest issue with this vehicle. It has a tendency to get stuck in reverse, most…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-08-06
  • "The car horn stopped working. Replaced the fuse and still not working."
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-10
  • "In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger…"
    Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-01-16
  • "The trunk handle and latch malfunctioned, due to "internal part failure" (cited by dealership diagnostic). Each time I locked or unlocked my car, the trunk latch would repeatedly make noise as if trying to unlock/lock…"
    Structure · filed 2026-01-07
  • "I have two serious complaints about this vehicle. I am 5 ft 2 in tall. The seatbelt consistently slides across my neck causing distraction while driving. One would think that manufacturers would have figured this out by…"
    Seat belts, Unknown or other · filed 2025-07-04

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Venue 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 30 34 32 MPG $2050
Venue 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 35 30 MPG $2150

Specs and fitment

First generation (QX1), 2020–present
Body styles Crossover SUV
Oil 0W-20 preferred (also lists 5W-20/5W-30) , 4 qt capacity
Tire size 185/65R15, 205/55R17 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 22V-458 covers certain 2020-2022 Hyundai Venue vehicles: in a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat-belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. The campaign lists 72,142 vehicles; dealers secure the pretensioners with a cap. Recall 24V-308 covers certain 2024 Venue vehicles (and Elantra and Kona): an electrical short may occur in the EGR valve assembly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2020 Hyundai Venue holds 42 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 6 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Venue years here — under the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Front.

What are common problems with a 2020 Hyundai Venue?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 42), then Seat belts (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Venue has 28 complaints, 7 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2021.

Has the 2020 Hyundai Venue been recalled?

The 2020 Hyundai Venue has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Hyundai Venue?

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Venue with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Hyundai Venue get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Hyundai Venue is 31 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Venue take?

0W-20 preferred; manuals also list 5W-20/5W-30. Confirm the filler-cap grade.

What does recall 22V-458 cover on the Venue?

Certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles: in a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat-belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. The campaign lists 72,142 vehicles; dealers secure the pretensioners with a cap.

When did the US Venue start?

Model year 2020 (QX1 generation on this site).