2021 Hyundai VENUE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
5,809 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 28 complaints (46.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 10.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 7.1% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 13; Electrical System: 8; Seat Belts: 4; Electrical System:Horn: 3; Engine: 3; Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2020: 1; 2021: 6; 2022: 6; 2023: 7; 2024: 6; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11383137 · 2020-12-12 (December 12, 2020)
JUST PICKED UP 2021 VENUE SEL ON MONDAY FOR MY 23 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND DROVE 1200 MILES TO TX. CAR PLAY CONTINUOUSLY DROPS OUT AND NO WAY TO CONNECT THROUGH USB. THE ONLY WAY TO HAVE NAVIGTION IS TO USE THE WIRELESS AND SEVERAL TIMES THE MAPS DROPPED OUT ALTHOUGH WE HAD CELLULAR SERVICE AND THE MAP WENT BLANK WHILE NAVIGATING AND MISSED TURNOFF AND ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT ALSO LOCKED UP THE IPHONE SCREEN. WENT TO TWO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS IN SAN ANTONIO AND NEITHER HAD EVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM. SERVICE MANAGER AND SALEPEOPLE SPENT ALMO…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11383137 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403013 · 2021-03-15 (March 15, 2021)
THE HORN STARTED LOSING VOLUME BUT WOULD REGAIN IT BACK ONCE THE WEATHER WARMED UP. I HAVE TO PARK OVERNIGHT OUTDOORS FOR WORK AND WHEN IT SNOWS AND GETS BETWEEN 20-25 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE HORN STARTS BEING SYMPTOMATIC. NOW IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL AND IT AFFECTS MY ALERT AND SAFETY SYSTEM BECAUSE I HAVE NO WAY OF WARNING OTHER DRIVERS OR PEDESTRIANS AROUND ME. THE OTHER FAULT I HAVE NOTICED IS THAT THE APPLECAR PLAY OR THE DISPLAY ITSELF LOSES ITS CONNECTION BETWEEN APPLE CARPLAY AND THE DISPLAY. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO LOSE ATTENTION FROM…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11429420 · 2021-08-17 (August 17, 2021)
My vehicle disconnects from navigation pireodically causing me to have to re-enter the destination and taking my attention away from the road.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429420 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11438573 · 2021-10-28 (October 28, 2021)
I purchased this vehicle on 7/25/2021 and didn't drive it at night until 6 days later. When I turned on the headlights, I was shocked to find that they only illuminate a very small portion of the road, hindering my ability to see traffic in front of me, or anything else that may be on the road beyond a few feet. It's as if I'm driving in a dark tunnel, and also cannot see the side of the road. If a deer or other animal or person suddenly ran into the road, I would have no reaction time. I immediately filed a claim with Hyundai, and three months…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438573 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11439004 · 2021-11-02 (November 2, 2021)
My daughter was driving the car and about to go around a turn when she says her steering locked up and she ran over a curb on the opposite side of the road, popping two tires. She was going slow enough at the time that there were no injuries, only damage to the car. We told the dealership about the incident and had it towed to the dealership. The dealership did not thoroughly address the problem. When I took the car from the dealership I tried to jiggle the keys as I was driving. I had this problem with a Chrysler years ago. If the key was bump…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11439004 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11440747 · 2021-11-17 (November 17, 2021)
Horn Stopped working had this Issue last year and had the horn replaced under warranty in January of 21 worked great until the temperature got below 30
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11440747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11445633 · 2021-12-30 (December 30, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the pedal would travel to the floorboard. Additionally, there was an abnormal vibration in the pedal. The contact stated that the stability control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11445633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11450998 · 2022-02-08 (February 8, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated while at various speeds the vehicle would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11450998 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V796000 · Seat Belts:Pretensioner | Seat Belts:Front
Reported: 2021-10-13 (October 13, 2021)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall numbers 22V-354 for Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles, 22V-458 for Venue vehicles, and 23V-094 for Genesis vehicles. Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, and Genesis vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedies completed.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V458000 · Seat Belts:Front | Seat Belts:Pretensioner
Reported: 2022-06-27 (June 27, 2022)
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.
Consequence: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗