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2022 Hyundai Venue

Solid pick. The complaint record is strong for its age. It does carry safety recalls, so confirm every one shows "remedy completed" on the VIN before money changes hands.

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22 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 12, 2026 · source: NHTSA

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Why buy?

Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.

Complaints are overwhelmingly minor: almost none involve crashes, fires, or injuries.

Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.

The math, shown

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Complaint volume (40%)94
Severity (30%)92
Recall load (20%)95
Trend (10%)100

Complaints filed per year

Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.

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The road ahead

What breaks on a 2022 Hyundai Venue, plotted where owners report it happening.

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Also reported (mileage varies): Seat belts (9) · Electrical system (5)

Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.

Seat belts

41%

9 complaints

Rear passenger seat belts get stuck on the seat belt loop guide... And do not work as expected.. serious hazard during crash... Please see pictures.

Electrical system

23%

5 complaints

While driving on a highway a car started to creep into my lane when I pressed on the horn. I did not hear the horn, luckily the other vehicle did not change lanes. As …

Steering

18%

4 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years

While driving, as I turn the steering wheel to the left there is an additional sudden pull in the same direction.

Brakes

9%

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while exiting a parking spot, she heard an abnormal noise and had to depress the brake pedal forcefully to st…

Recalls (1)

Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.

Seat Belts · 22V458000

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.

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What owners say

Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.

The fine print: this verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the 2022 Hyundai Venue as a model, not for any individual car. A well-maintained example of an “Avoid” can outlast a neglected “Buy”. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.