This page covers 2 recalls, 28 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Hyundai Venue.
31 mpg combined
7.6 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Venue are spread thin across systems, with seat belts and the electrical system each drawing the most reports, tied at three complaints apiece, followed by two engine complaints. On the electrical side, owners describe intermittent horn failure and a stereo that cuts in and out, alongside voltage-related issues that contribute to rough idle and occasional no-start conditions. Engine complaints include a persistent check engine light that returns after dealer diagnostics show nothing wrong, paired with sluggish acceleration and power loss during driving. One isolated report describes significant engine damage at around 43,000 miles. Seat belt complaints round out the top systems, though the specifics across those reports don't form a single clear symptom pattern. With only 28 total complaints across all systems, no single failure stands out as dominant for this model year.
28
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2021 Hyundai Venue has 2 recalls, both concerning the same serious defect: the front seatbelt pretensioners on either or both sides can explode during a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin and striking occupants.
The pretensioners are the components that snap the seatbelt tight at the moment of a collision. If they rupture instead of firing correctly, the belt may not restrain the occupant properly and the fragmentation itself poses a direct injury risk to anyone in the front seats.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt pretensioners may explode when deployed during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a cap to secure the seat belt pretensioners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
