Hyundai Venue Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Hyundai Venue model year (2020–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Hyundai Venue Years to Avoid
1 recall · 31 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 42
1 recall · 24 complaints
Top issue: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 27
0 recalls · 21 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 21
Best Hyundai Venue Years to Buy
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Problem score: 4
1 recall · 3 complaints
Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 6
0 recalls · 17 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 17
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Hyundai Venue — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 21 | — | — | 21 | Caution |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 | — | — | 17 | Caution |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 | — | — | 19 | Caution |
| 2021 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 27 | Caution |
| 2020 | 1 | 31 | 4 | — | 42 | 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: 2025Recent Venue models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2025 stands out with just 4 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 1 recall, 31 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 42 — 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, 2026, 2023 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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