2026 Hyundai VenueProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Venue, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-458 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.

2026 Hyundai Venue

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Hyundai Venue has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10
Forward collision avoidance11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 Hyundai Venue recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

New

Recall 26V-693 · Oct 20, 2026 · 17 vehicles

Risk. Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2024 Q3

Seat belts: front

Recall 22V-458 · Jun 27, 2022 · 72,142 vehicles · 54,739 repaired

Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Venue year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Venue median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Hyundai Venue safety ratings

2026 HYUNDAI VENUE 5HB N/A FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Hyundai Venue frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Hyundai Venue side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Hyundai Venue side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Venue owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This is a brand new car with 35 miles on it. It was purchased in the daytime. This part is important because the first time I drove it at night the headlights barely illuminate the road. I mean a 65 VW BUG with a 6 volt system had better headlights. The dealer knew this about the cars and refuses…
Complaint 11767125 · Sep 26, 2026

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