2020 Hyundai Venue recalls and problems

1 recall and 42 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Venue.

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recalls
42
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Hyundai Venue recalls

Seat belts: front · Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 22V458000 · reported June 27, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 72,142 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 6, 2026 · Power train

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 often when changing gear on a slight incline or decline. This has left me frantically trying to force…

May 10, 2026 · Unknown or other

The car horn stopped working. Replaced the fuse and still not working.

Jan 16, 2026 · Electrical system · crash reported · fire reported

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 seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehicle on 1/16, I…

Jan 7, 2026 · Structure

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 but it was jammed. After multiple click noises, the trunk would then sporadically pop open while…

Jul 4, 2025 · Seat belts

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 now. Almost all vehicles do this to anyone under 5ft 3in tall. Can’t tell me that when they add…

Venue model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 14241
2021 22810
2022 02610
2023 02420

Across all years, the 2020 Venue has the most complaints (42). All Hyundai Venue years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Hyundai Venue, the most recent reported on June 27, 2022 (Seat belts: front, Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Venue?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (13 complaints), followed by power train (8).
How many 2020 Hyundai Venue complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 42 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.