Model year guide

2020 Hyundai venue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Hyundai venue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 88 on record.

2020 Hyundai venue — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Hyundai venue at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints42
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined30–32 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Hyundai venue recalls 1

Seat Belts:front NHTSA Campaign #22V458000 · manufacturer #231 · 27/06/2022

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.

Fix: 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 f…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Hyundai venue common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2020 Hyundai venue safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 14.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2020 Hyundai venue MPG & running costs

Combined30–32 mpg
City29 mpg
Highway35 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,175
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios) or Manual 6-spd
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,125 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Hyundai venue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,875
Fuel only$10,875
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
159.1 in
Width
69.7 in
Height
62.6 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Curb weight
2,648 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Hyundai venue. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 72

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 72.

Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter magnetic switch (solenoid) assembly.

Bulletin 26-EE-003H TSB · Electrical System, Engine · Apr 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not suppl…

Bulletin DTN DL · Air Bags · Apr 2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been iden…

Bulletin DTN DCS · Air Bags · Apr 2026

In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, w…

Bulletin P33 OL · Electrical System · Dec 2025

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.

Bulletin 25-01-089H TSB · Electrical System · Dec 2025

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be install…

Bulletin 25-01-089H DN · Electrical System · Dec 2025

Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being prov…

Bulletin 25-01-089H DCS · Electrical System · Dec 2025

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lam…

Bulletin 25-BD-012H TSB · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2025

Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Venue vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. At Hyundai, we are committed to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. In an effort to mee…

Bulletin TXXU OL · Oct 2025

Certain Venue (QX) vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of original retai…

Bulletin 25-BE-018H DN · Sep 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the VENUE FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai venue. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Other

Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all. Safety risk: A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation. Correc…

Transport Canada #2025636 · Nov 2025

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safet…

Transport Canada #2024552 · Sep 2024

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, there may be a problem with the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. As a result, the seat belt pretensioners could explode in a crash. If this happens, small pieces of metal could hit people in the vehicle. Note: This recall replaces recall R0200 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-627) for Venue models. Vehicles that were repaired unde…

Transport Canada #2022342 · Jun 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Hyundai venue

The Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2019.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2020 Hyundai venue trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL, Denim · SE
Engines
1.6L

2020 Hyundai venue vehicles on record

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2020 Hyundai venue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai venue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Hyundai venue. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai venue?

Across all 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, seat belts, electrical system.

What is the 2020 Hyundai venue safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2020 Hyundai venue an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2020 Hyundai venue get?

The 2020 Hyundai venue has U.S. EPA estimates of 30–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.