Hyundai Venue Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Hyundai Venue model year (20202026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

7
Years Tracked
1
Total Recalls
107
Total Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Hyundai Venue Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2020

0 recalls · 29 complaints

4 reported injuries

Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 37

#2 WORST
2021

1 recall · 24 complaints

Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem score: 27

#3 WORST
2024

0 recalls · 18 complaints

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 18

Best Hyundai Venue Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2025

0 recalls · 4 complaints

Main area: BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Problem score: 4

#2 BEST
2023

0 recalls · 15 complaints

Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 15

#3 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 17 complaints

Main area: SEAT BELTS

Problem score: 17

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Hyundai Venue — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202504
4
Good
2024018
18
Caution
2023015
15
Caution
2022017
17
Caution
2021124
27
Avoid
20200294
37
Avoid

All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Hyundai Venue Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Venue models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Venue should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2020 Hyundai Venue if possible. It has 0 recalls, 29 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 37 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Venue to buy?+

The 2025 Hyundai Venue is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 4. It has only 0 recalls and 4 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Venue has the fewest problems?+

The 2025, 2023, 2022 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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