2026 Hyundai Venue recalls and problems

The 2026 Hyundai Venue has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

2026 Hyundai Venue
Photo: 2026 Hyundai Venue by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2026 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 7 Venue model years — 7th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

2recalls
2complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Wheels

Oct 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V693000 · 17 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Venue, Elantra N, Elantra Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hub bearing assemblies and reinstall the wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 23, 2026.

Seat Belts

Jun 27, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V458000 · 72,142 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Hyundai Venue years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Venue have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2026 Hyundai Venue, the latest from Oct 20, 2026 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Hyundai Venue?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (1), forward collision avoidance (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.