Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2020
Best: 2022
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 5 model years, the Hyundai Venue has 134 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seat belts. 2020 drew the most complaints (42), 2022 the fewest of the years on the road 3+ years (22).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Hyundai Venue vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $15,984–$18,900.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2020 (42 complaints). Lowest: 2022 (22).
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Complete unit replacement required, often with no prior dashboard warning lights; manifests as jerking, stuttering, loss of acceleration, and blinking "D" light. Primarily affects 2020-2022 models.
Engine cuts off while driving, sometimes at low speeds or during turns; check engine light may illuminate; can be intermittent and difficult for dealers to diagnose.
Intermittent failure to crank or start; symptoms include clicking sounds, complete loss of electrical power, or slow cranking; often misdiagnosed as a simple battery or corroded terminal issue but recurs.
Experienced as a lack of power during acceleration, especially on highways, accompanied by noticeable vibration.
Vehicle shudders or jerks at idle and during low-speed driving (below 30-40 mph / 48-64 km/h); may be related to spark plug or transmission issues.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Venue. Individual model years are broken down above.
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