2020-2025 Hyundai Venue Reliability Score: 9.0 out of 10

139 NHTSA Complaints

3 Recalls

1 Fire Reports

8 Crash Reports

Reliability Score

9.0 / 10

Reliability score

Very few owner complaints against similar subcompact SUVs

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 21 powertrain complaints. A typical subcompact SUV fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 70.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.1 points in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall21 complaints against about 70 for similar vehicles

9.0

Last three years21 complaints against about 57 for similar vehicles

8.8

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced

n/aNot enough data

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year

20208.6
20219.2
20229.5
20239.2
2024n/a
2025n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

MPI GAMMA II

1.6L

134 complaints 21.5 per year Gasoline

1 fire report

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

other

interior

safety systems

steering

Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data

These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Hyundai Venue Unidentified Engine

5 complaints 2.5 per year

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Complaint Breakdown

electrical

brakes

interior

safety systems

engine

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Venue, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 44 owner complaints

Interior: 23 owner complaints

Safety Systems: 16 owner complaints

Steering: 12 owner complaints

Transmission: 11 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue

On a used 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (44), the seats, seat belts and interior (23) and the airbags and driver-assist systems (16). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 44 owner complaints on the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue about the electrical system.
Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue about the seats, seat belts and interior.
Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue about the steering.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue about the transmission and drivetrain.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue

Recalls (3)

24V308000May 1, 2024serious

Engine & Cooling

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

22V458000Jun 27, 2022serious

Seat Belts

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.

21V796000Oct 13, 2021serious

Seat Belts

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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Optional LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5

Frontal Crash

4/5

Side Crash

5/5

Rollover

4/5 (14.3% risk)

ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

Alternatives in Subcompact SUV

Lexus

2019-2025

9.6/10

3 engines / 26 complaints

BMW

2016-2022

9.5/10

2 engines / 420 complaints

BMW

2023-2025

9.5/10

2 engines / 117 complaints

BMW

2018-2023

9.5/10

1 engine / 22 complaints

5 engines / 331 complaints

2 engines / 840 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue complaints?

Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the interior and the safety systems.

Is the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue have?

NHTSA has 139 owner complaints on file for the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Venue?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the interior and the safety systems, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Venue?

The 2025 Hyundai Venue received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 139 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.