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What 41 owners told NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Venue

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (41)Crash / fire / injury (4)Seat belts (8)Transmission & drivetrain (7)Electrical system (5)Driver assistance (3)Engine (3)Lights (3)Speed control (3)Steering (3)Brakes (2)Lane Departure (2)

5 of 41 complaints match · Electrical system · clear filters

Jan 16, 2026Electrical systemDriver assistanceCrashFire

In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehicle on 1/16, I believe the wiring that powers the passenger side airbags shorted (see photos), resulting in a fire which quickly engulfed the interior of the vehicle. Investigation, police report, and insurance still pending.

NHTSA ODI 11711460

Nov 3, 2023Electrical systemSeat belts

There’s an audible alert to fasten the seat belt for the passenger; the passenger is already secure. The original battery also has to be replaced on February 22, 2022 at 66,326 miles. The replacement has been failing for the past three months at around 122,000 miles. The battery must be jumped every time the car is turned off, even after commuting more than 30 minutes and with chargers unplugged. The battery is hard to find on the market for replacement.

NHTSA ODI 11553479

Mar 11, 2023Electrical system

The horn has stopped working. Checked the fuse and it was good still. This is a safety issue.

NHTSA ODI 11511286

Jan 14, 2023Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

My vehicle started to hesitate as I merged or turned. Then my car completely stopped but it was still cranked. The dealership stated it was transmission issues but no warning lights came on.

NHTSA ODI 11501763

Jun 26, 2021SteeringElectrical system

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. I noticed now that I once again have no horn sound when pressing on the steering wheel. The car is up for inspection in July and I have to take it back to the dealership once again to diagnosis this problem.

NHTSA ODI 11422411

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2020 Hyundai Venue verdict →