Hyundai Venue problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The Venue has few documented problems. The largest is a recall for front seat belt pretensioners that may explode in a crash on 2020–2022 models (22V458, 72,142 vehicles). Smaller recalls cover an EGR valve short that can cut power on 2024 models and loose wheel lug nuts on a handful of 2026 cars, all fixed free.

CarWhere lists 4 documented Venue issues, including 3 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

Venue generations at a glance

Hyundai Venue generations and the known issues listed for each
GenerationModel yearsIssues on this page
QX (2020–present)2020–presentFront seat belt pretensioners may explode in a crash (recall 22V458) · EGR valve can short and cut drive power (recall 24V308) · Wheel lug nuts may loosen (recall 26V693) · Turn-key Venue models need the free anti-theft software upgrade (campaign 993)

QX (2020–present) Venue problems

Front seat belt pretensioners may explode in a crash (recall 22V458) (2020–2022)

Safety recall
Generation:
QX (2020–present)
Years:
2020–2022
Powertrain:
All

When they deploy in a crash, the front seat belt pretensioners can explode and throw metal fragments into the cabin. Dealers fit a cap over the pretensioners, free of charge. The recall expanded and replaced recall 21V796 for Venue models.

Symptoms

  • No warning signs before a crash

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
  • If the car had 21V796 work, confirm 22V458 is also recorded
  • Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 22V458 (2022-06-27) · 72,142 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1][2]

EGR valve can short and cut drive power (recall 24V308) (2024)

Safety recall
Generation:
QX (2020–present)
Years:
2024
Powertrain:
Not specified in the recall

An electrical short can develop in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can cause a loss of drive power. Dealers replace the EGR valve assembly, free of charge. The 13,511-vehicle count also covers the 2024 Elantra and Kona.

Symptoms

  • Check-engine light
  • Rough running or sudden loss of power

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
  • Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 24V308 (2024-05-01) · 13,511 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [3]

Wheel lug nuts may loosen (recall 26V693) (2026)

Safety recall
Generation:
QX (2020–present)
Years:
2026
Powertrain:
All

The wheel lug nuts may loosen and let a wheel come off, which can cause a loss of control or a road hazard. Dealers replace the hub bearing assemblies and reinstall the wheels, free of charge. Owner letters are expected around December 19, 2026; the campaign covers 17 vehicles, including some 2026 Elantra models.

Symptoms

  • Vibration or clunking from a wheel
  • Wheel wobble

Check before buying

  • Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) and confirm the campaign shows as remedied
  • Ask a Hyundai dealer for the repair order showing the recall work was completed

NHTSA recall: 26V693 (2026-10-21) · 17 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4]

Turn-key Venue models need the free anti-theft software upgrade (campaign 993) (2020–2022)

Moderate
Generation:
QX (2020–present)
Years:
2020–2022
Powertrain:
All engines with a turn-key ignition and no engine immobilizer

Hyundai offers a free anti-theft software upgrade, service campaign 993, for 2011–2022 Hyundai models built with a traditional turn-key ignition and no engine immobilizer, after a theft method spread on social media. Once installed, locking the doors with the key fob arms the factory alarm and an ignition-kill feature, so the car cannot be started that way. Hyundai says vehicles with push-button start, or built after November 2021, already have an immobilizer and are not affected. A Venue with a turn-key ignition from these years may qualify; the VIN check settles it.

Symptoms

  • Vehicle starts with a mechanical key in a turn-key ignition (no push-button start)
  • No record of campaign 993 in the service history

Check before buying

  • Enter the VIN on Hyundai's campaign 993 site (autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/Campaign993) to see whether the upgrade applies and is done
  • Confirm the alarm and ignition-kill feature arm when you lock the doors with the fob
  • Ask a Hyundai dealer to install the upgrade if it is still open; it is free

Sources: [5][6][7]

Related Venue research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

Confirm how a Venue was built before you buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai Venue reliable?

NHTSA's records show only a few Venue recalls, and no engine-failure campaign like those on older Hyundai engines. The largest is the 2020–2022 seat belt pretensioner recall (22V458). The 2024 EGR valve (24V308) and 2026 lug nut (26V693) recalls are much smaller.

What is the Venue seat belt recall?

Recall 22V458 covers 2020–2022 Venues whose front seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy, throwing metal fragments into the cabin. Dealers fit a cap over the pretensioners free of charge. It replaced an earlier, smaller recall, 21V796.

Does the Venue need the anti-theft software upgrade?

Venues from the 2020–2022 model years with a turn-key ignition and no engine immobilizer may be eligible for Hyundai's free anti-theft software upgrade (campaign 993). Hyundai says cars built after November 2021 have an immobilizer. Check the VIN at autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/Campaign993.

What year Venue has the most problems?

The 2020–2022 Venue is in the seat belt pretensioner recall. The 2024 Venue is in the EGR valve recall that can cause a loss of drive power. Each is a single campaign that dealers fix for free.

How do I check a used Venue for open recalls?

Enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and confirm 22V458 and any other campaigns show as remedied. Ask a Hyundai dealer for repair orders.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

  1. Recall 22V458: Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  2. Recall 21V796: Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  3. Recall 24V308: EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  4. Recall 26V693: Wheel May Detach — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
  5. Anti-Theft Software Upgrade — Hyundai Motor America (MyHyundai)
  6. Hyundai Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Product Improvement (Campaign 993) — Hyundai Motor America
  7. Campaign 993: anti-theft class action settlement and software upgrade notice — Hyundai Motor America

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