2022 Hyundai Venue: common problems and reliability
The 2022 Hyundai Venue has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission failure (ivt/cvt) — 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. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
22
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Hyundai Venue vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
seat belts
9
electrical system
5
steering
4
service brakes
2
air bags
1
Recalls affecting the 2022 Venue
seat belts:front
Campaign 22V458000
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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The Venue is widely recognized as a value-oriented, feature-loaded, and practical subcompact SUV, praised for its modern technology, good fuel economy, and the reliability of Hyundai's service network and prove
Transmission failure (IVT/CVT) — 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. Frequency: very frequent.
Engine stalling and shutdown — 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. Frequency: very frequent.
Chronic starting issues — 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. Frequency: very frequent.
Engine power loss and vibration — Experienced as a lack of power during acceleration, especially on highways, accompanied by noticeable vibration. Frequency: recurrent.
Rough idling and low-speed jerking — 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. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Venue.
Typical used price
Used Venue listings typically run $19,497–$22,599 across 2020 to 2026 model years.