Model year guide

2026 Hyundai Venue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Hyundai Venue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2026 Hyundai Venue — representative photo
Representative photo

2026 Hyundai Venue at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints2
Combined31 mpg

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

2026 Hyundai Venue recalls 2

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs NHTSA Campaign #26V693000 · manufacturer #310 · 20/10/2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall i…

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.

2026 Hyundai Venue common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2026 Hyundai Venue MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg
City29 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,150
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2026 Hyundai Venue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,750
Fuel only$10,750
Per mile$0.14

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 2026 Hyundai Venue. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 4

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.

Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engi…

Bulletin 26-EM-015H TSB · Engine · Oct 2026

Some Venue (QX) vehicles may have an inoperative horn due to insufficient internal soldering of the horn assembly. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the horn assembly.

Bulletin 26-BE-021H · Electrical System · Sep 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

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

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.

2026 Hyundai Venue vehicles on record

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2026 Hyundai Venue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Venue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Venue?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are exterior lighting, service brakes, forward collision avoidance.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Venue get?

The 2026 Hyundai Venue has a U.S. EPA estimate of 31 mpg combined (29 city / 33 highway).

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