2020 Hyundai Venue recalls

1 safety recall, 42 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
42Complaints
5Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Hyundai Venue recall list

Seat Belts recall

22V-458
June 27, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety 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.

2020 Hyundai Venue owner complaints

42 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other13
Power Train8
Seat Belts8
Electrical System5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine3
Steering3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Exterior Lighting3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Recent complaints

August 6, 2026Power 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 the transmission out of reverse and into first. It's really scary when this happens in traffic (ex: reversing out of a parallel park). Sometimes you have to "rock" the car by reversing further (if you have space), clutching in and jiggling the shifter, but that doesn't always work. This started happening so frequently that I took the car to Pohanka Hyundai of Fredericksburg and th

May 10, 2026Unknown or Other

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

January 16, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceCrashFire

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 believe the wiring that powers the passenger side airbags shorted (see photos), resulting in a fire which quickly engulfed the interior of the vehicle. Investigation, police report, and insurance still pending.

January 7, 2026Structure

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 driving, causing me to have to pull over and force it shut again. This created a safety concern as it would pop open while driving. There was no consistency on when this would happen either, making it unsafe to drive not knowing if it would suddenly pop. I brought it to the local Hyundai dealership who looked at it and recommended a full trunk latch and handle replacement. They cite

July 4, 2025Seat BeltsUnknown or Other

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 expensive sensors the seatbelt adjustment would be all that expensive to fix. Also- I have three grandchildren two in car seats one rear facing. It is not safe for me to travel with all three in the backseat. If I’m sideswiped the older child will have broken hips there is simply not enough room. And when we put the rear facing in the back seat the passenger in front has to push up

2020 Hyundai Venue crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Hyundai Venue: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 14.3%.

2020 Hyundai Venue recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Venue. The most recent, filed June 27, 2022, concerns the seat belts.

What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Venue problems?

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (13 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Venue safe?

The 2020 Hyundai Venue earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Hyundai Venue?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.