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2020 Hyundai Venue Recalls, Issues & Maintenance

The 2020 Hyundai Venue carries 1 open NHTSA recall — most recently covering front. Owners report 5 recurring issue clusters, led by “Seat belt recall 22V458000 repair parts unavailable.” Hyundai's owner's manual splits service into Normal and Severe schedules. Most US drivers qualify as Severe due to short trips, extreme temperatures, or stop-and-go traffic. Hyundai Assurance covers the first 3 years / 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance on new vehicles. The Theta II 2.0L and 2.4L engines (2011-2019) are subject to TSBs around oil consumption — strict adherence to oil intervals matters.

1 Open Recall

Source: NHTSA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Campaign #22V458000 · Jun 27, 2022

Issue: 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.

Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

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 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

Known issues for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2020 Hyundai Venue.

Reported to NHTSA

Seat belt recall 22V458000 repair parts unavailable

SEAT BELTS

5 NHTSA complaints · 2022-07 → 2023-04

“NHTSA Recall Number22V458000....dealership wont look or fix the car. keeps saying "REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE"”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11473003
“The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11481986
“The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unrelated repair, the mechanic made him aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts); however, the part to do the recall”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11517511

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Horn failure

UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 NHTSA complaints · 2021-02 → 2026-05

“The horn has stopped working. Checked the fuse and it was good still. This is a safety issue”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11511286
“The horn on my steering wheel has stopped working for the second time even after malfunctioning and broken part was replaced a few months ago”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11422411
“The car horn stopped working. Replaced the fuse and still not working”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11736888

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Transmission RPM surge with loss of acceleration

POWER TRAIN

12 NHTSA complaints · 2021-10 → 2025-05

“I was driving on the highway around 65mph. I saw my RPM gauge going up and down from 2k rpms up to 4k rps and the vehicle was jerking. The car felt like it was going to turn off. The vehicle RPMs spiked all the way to 7k RPMs and the car started to lose power”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11566658
“Initially experienced a strange minor revving of RPMs up and down when I had sustained pressure on the gas pedal at highway speeds. The gas pedal slowly became less responsive and, after a short time, I lost all ability to accelerate the vehicle and needed to pull over on the”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11503635
“The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle would inadvertently change gears and there was a discrepancy between the vehicle speed and the odometer”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11437775

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Lane keep assist and forward collision avoidance malfunction

STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE

6 NHTSA complaints · 2020-09 → 2026-01

“I BELIEVE THAT THE LANE ASSIST FEATURE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH ON COMING TRAFFIC.. THE CAR TOOK OVER CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND INSTEAD OF NUDGING THE CAR TO THE RIGHT DURING A CURVE ON THE ROAD IT OVERPOWERED THE DRIVER AND PULLED THE CAR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11353299
“The lane departure system is great though it moves the wheel quite a bit. My issue is, when the vehicle is passing an intersection with active lane departure on, it pulls the vehicle toward medians and forces the driver to pull it back into the center of the lane”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11450889
“FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST IS NOT WORKING! I NOTICED ONLINE, OTHERS ARE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11364766

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Accelerator pedal set lower than brake pedal

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 NHTSA complaints · 2021-10 → 2025-01

“I've owned my Venue for just over a year, and overall I like it very much. However, I need to inform you of a major design flaw that can cause serious injuries to the occupants, or worse, cause fatalities. In a nutshell, the at-rest accelerator position is some two inches lower”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11438000
“Position of accelerator and brake pedals is dangerous and potentially fatal. The brake pedal is significantly higher than the accelerator, often causing the driver's foot to slip onto the accelerator”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11638981

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 3,750 mi

Severe service: every 3,750 miles. Normal service: 7,500 miles. Theta II 2.0L/2.4L (Sonata, Santa Fe, Tucson 2011-2019): never extend — oil consumption issues are documented in Hyundai TSBs.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. AWD Tucson and Santa Fe owners benefit from rotation at 5,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Elantra and Sonata front pads typically last 40,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 24 months. Required to maintain ABS and ESC pump life.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Severe service or dusty conditions: 15,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Severe service: every 30,000 miles. Normal: 60,000 miles. Use Hyundai SP-IV or SPH-IV — substitutes can cause harsh shifting and torque converter damage.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on Theta II, Lambda II, and Smartstream engines. 1.6T (Veloster N, Kona N): 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 30,000 mi

Hyundai Long-Life Coolant (pink): first change at 60,000 miles, then every 30,000. Do not substitute green or orange coolant — it damages the cylinder head gasket on GDI engines.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on most Hyundai models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect serpentine belt and tensioner every 60,000 miles. Replace at 90,000 miles on most models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

9 crashes 2010–2024

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

4

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle·Open recalls for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2020 Hyundai Venue reflects Hyundai's published service intervals and the Service Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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