2020 Hyundai Venue Problems And Complaints

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    Shannon

    06/08/2021

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    (2 Out Of 5 stars)

    I have a 2020 Venue SEL I really love this car. I love driving, it is so roomy, just perfect for my needs. But, it’s now in the shop for the 3rd time in the first year for transmission issues. First time the dealership put in a whole new transmission. Second time was just some kind of leak. Now it’s not changingRead More

    Source: edmunds

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    Roland

    15/02/2021

    Rating:

    (2 Out Of 5 stars)

    ... and they said nothing was wrong with the car. I do not recommend buying this car if you live in a cold winter climate. I do like the car but never would have bought it if I knew it had this problem. Read More

    Source: edmunds

2020 Hyundai Venue SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and Which Year to Avoid

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on August 6, 2024

Hyundai has specialized in producing a budget friendly and reliable range of vehicles. The Hyundai Venue too follows the same lines. The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a reliable choice for a daily commuter. The SUV comes across issues ranging from brake/accelerator pedal defects to dimmed headlights. However, there are no major problems recorded with the car. All in all, the 2020 model year registers a reasonable count of 12 complaints and a 4-star safety rating. These positive reliability trends have led to a significant rise in the SUV's sales figures. Furthermore, Hyundai aftersales assure genuine customer support. The Hyundai SUV contends with the likes of the Honda H-RV, Ford Ecosport, and the Nissan Kicks. The 2020 Hyundai venue earns the 1st position on the CarHp list of top 10 subcompact SUVs of 2020.

User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical Problems 

  • Brake pedal - Hyundai Venue users complain about a design flaw. The issue is that the brake pedal position rests higher than the accelerator pedal. This offset results in trapping the user's foot under the brake pedal. This can result in braking failure and increases the chances of a crash. Complaints also report that full depression of the brake pedal doesn't engage braking.
  • Accelerator - Few Hyundai Venue complaints report accelerator pedal malfunction. Users depress the accelerator pedal but the vehicle drops speed. Users states depressing the accelerator at 65 MPH resulted in speed dropping to 10 MPH. A sudden drop in speed increases the chances of crashing. 

Electrical Problems

  • Driver aids - Driver aid defects are common with the SUV. The Hyundai Venue comes across lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control malfunctions. The lane-keep assist malfunctions veer off the SUV across driving lanes. The adaptive cruise control malfunction leads to a rapid drop in vehicle speed. Both these malfunctions increase the risk of crashing.
  • Power steering - Users report cases of power steering failure resulting in a loss of steering control. This compromises the handling capabilities of the vehicle. Power steering failure can increase the chances of crashing.

Structural Problems

  • Exterior lighting - User complaints state that the SUV headlights and tail lights are too diminished. Dimmed illumination compromises vision while driving in dark. This can increase the risk of crashing.

Safety Problems

  • Airbags - Hyundai Venue users come across a few cases of airbag defects. This leads to airbag deployment malfunction. The malfunction prevents the deployment of the airbags in an event of a crash. This compromises user safety and increases the chances of injury.

Recalls 

There are no major problems found with the car which can force a recall. So far the 2020 SUV maintains a clean recall record.

Should you buy the 2020 Hyundai Venue?

The Hyundai Venue makes for a good choice as a daily commuter. The Compact SUV suits the city driving conditions but can also handle highway pace. The SUV is a practical and reliable choice for a family vehicle. Despite Hyundai's focus on delivering a reliable experience, the Venue comes across a few issues. These issues vary from brake defects to power steering flaws. So far the 2020 Hyundai Venue records 12 counts of user complaints with the NHTSA but no recalls. The SUV receives a 4-star NHTSA safety rating and CarHp approves the SUV.

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July 4, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11671257

Components: 150000 SEAT BELTS

NHTSA ID Number:
11671257

Incident Date:
July 4, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
KMHRC8A39LU

Consumer Location:
SWANZEY, NH

Summary
I have two serious complaints about this vehicle. I am 5 ft 2 in tall. The seatbelt consistently slides a...

May 21, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11662444

Components: 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA ID Number:
11662444

Incident Date:
May 21, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
KMHRC8A3XLU

Consumer Location:
CARMEL, IN

Summary
I've owned this car since October 26, 2022. I noticed that my gas pedal is spongy and doesn't want to go ...

January 28, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11638981

Components: 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NHTSA ID Number:
11638981

Incident Date:
January 28, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
KMHRC8A36LU

Consumer Location:
ROHNERT PARK, CA

Summary
Position of accelerator and brake pedals is dangerous and potentially fatal. The brake pedal is significa...

October 24, 2024, NHTSA ID Number: 11621745

Components: 100000 POWER TRAIN

NHTSA ID Number:
11621745

Incident Date:
October 24, 2024

Vehicle Identification Number:
KMHRB8A37LU

Consumer Location:
SPRING HILL, FL

Summary
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and ...

October 21, 2024, NHTSA ID Number: 11621080

Components: 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA ID Number:
11621080

Incident Date:
October 21, 2024

Vehicle Identification Number:
KMHRC8A3XLU

Consumer Location:
LOUISVILLE, KY

Summary
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the crankshaft pulley det...

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Quality & Reliability

Assesses the extent of issues, glitches, and design imperfections encountered by...

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Driving Experience

Owners' assessments regarding the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functi...

82/100Best

Resale

CARHP's projection of depreciation, which estimates the probable decrease in the...

71/100Best

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