What are the most common Hyundai Venue problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 140+ owner reports, the 2021 Hyundai Venue has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: IVT (CVT) Complete Failure / Sudden Loss of Acceleration, Engine Stalling / Shut-Off When Braking or at a Stop, Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash - Recall 22V458 (Campaign 231). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Hyundai Venue reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Venue has 8 known issues documented across 140+ owner reports. 4 issues are rated critical: IVT (CVT) Complete Failure / Sudden Loss of Acceleration and Engine Stalling / Shut-Off When Braking or at a Stop and Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash - Recall 22V458 (Campaign 231) and Theft Vulnerability - No Engine Immobilizer (Kia/Hyundai Theft Trend). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Venue problems?
Repair costs for known Hyundai Venue issues range from $0 to $350, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue IVT (CVT) Complete Failure / Sudden Loss of Acceleration?
Beyond low-speed judder, owners report the Intelligent Variable Transmission (a belt/pulley CVT) suffering loss of acceleration or power while driving, sometimes at low mileage. A September 2024 California federal class action (Donadio v. Hyundai Motor America) alleges the IVT in… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2022 Hyundai Venue Engine Stalling / Shut-Off When Braking or at a Stop?
Venue owners, concentrated on the 2020 model, report the engine unexpectedly shutting off, particularly while slowing or coming to a complete stop, sometimes with rough idle. Some cases are traced to a faulty or corroded wiring-harness connector near the battery causing intermitt… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2022 Hyundai Venue Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode in a Crash - Recall 22V458 (Campaign 231)?
On 2020-2022 Venue models, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner can over-pressurize and explode when it deploys in a crash, projecting metal fragments into the cabin that can injure occupants. The root cause is excessive internal pressure in the pretensioner p… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2021 Hyundai Venue Theft Vulnerability - No Engine Immobilizer (Kia/Hyundai Theft Trend)?
2020-2021 Venue models with turn-key (non-push-button) ignition were built without a standard engine immobilizer, making them easy to steal with a USB cable using a method that went viral on social media. The vulnerability drove a nationwide spike in theft claims. Hyundai respond… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2026 Hyundai Venue IVT (CVT) Judder and Hesitation?
The Hyundai Venue uses an IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission), which is Hyundai's version of a CVT. The IVT can exhibit judder during low-speed acceleration, hesitation when merging or passing, and a rubber-band effect during throttle changes. The transmission programming pri… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2022 Hyundai Venue Horn Becomes Weak or Inoperative Due to Internal Corrosion (Warranty Extension TXXU)?
The Venue's horn can become faint or completely inoperative when foreign substances and moisture intrude into the horn assembly, oxidizing/corroding the internal contacts. The failure was common enough that Hyundai issued Warranty Extension TXXU covering the horn assembly on 2020… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2024 Hyundai Venue Infotainment Screen Freezing and Bluetooth Drops?
The Venue infotainment system experiences periodic screen freezes, Bluetooth audio dropouts, and slow response to touch inputs. The system occasionally requires a hard reset to recover. Wireless phone connectivity is particularly unstable with certain phone models. Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: low.
What is the 2020-2025 Hyundai Venue Rear Backup Camera Fogging and Image Distortion?
The rear backup camera lens accumulates moisture internally, causing foggy or distorted images. The camera housing seal fails, allowing condensation to form on the lens. Occurs more frequently in humid climates. Repairs typically run $150-$350. Severity: low.
