2021 Hyundai Venue

28 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Nov 8, 2025Failure Nov 8, 2025Vallejo, CAEngine, Seat belts, Unknown or other

   My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the check engine light re-appeared. My car make a noise and does not accelerate properly. My driver door is missing a handle, there was never a handle, the screws to show a handle was placed originally, and one of my seat belts is not attached properly causing my back seats which can go down engage in frequent friction in order to realize seats down. My car is well under 100,000, and it would be completely unfair for me to stay in this faulty contract.

   NHTSA complaint 11698372
2. Filed Jul 11, 2025Failure Jul 2, 2025San Marcos, CAService brakes

   Last week I was driving my daughter’s Venue and the brakes became hard. Crunching noises. I suspected I had dropped my water bottle and perhaps it rolled under the brake pedal. It was hard to depress I heard the same crunching noises as I tried to use the brakes. Drove home 1.5 miles slowly and it continued to occur all the way. I had it towed to the dealer. Been there a week and they cannot replicate it. I mentioned I had an oil change 48 hours earlier. They said the oil had been over filled which they corrected. I contacted Jiffy Lube and they took exception to this. Idk what to do. I am nervous to drive it or return it to my daughter. Dealer wants me to pick it up. We are at an impasse.

   NHTSA complaint 11672906
3. Filed Dec 20, 2024Failure Dec 2, 2024La Porte, TXElectrical system, Unknown or other

   Horn doesn’t work majority of the time and the stereo works some day and I have already took this problem with the radio .

   NHTSA complaint 11631743
4. Filed Sep 23, 2024Failure Sep 23, 2024Villas, NJEngine, Fuel/propulsion system, Vehicle speed control

   Loss of drive power and rough idle. Intermittent no start due to voltage drop. Suspected shorted egr valve causing multiple parts on the same circut to go bad. Brought the car to dealer for the 6th time due to loss of power while driving and rough idle. Asked for a diagnostic of the egr valve due to matching symptoms to the egr recall of the 2024 venue which is the same part number installed in my vehicle. Was informed they can't get it covered under warranty without a code present even if it was faulty. Was sent on my way with a dangerously running car. The egr valve is actuating when not commanded and getting stuck in the opposite position as commanded throwing crankshaft position codes due to being on the same circut and has bèen happeneing since new. My children and my self have almost been in two separate crashes already and if the 2024 hyundai venue egr valve recall is not expanded to include the 2021 there will be fatalities from this issue. Please contact me asap

   NHTSA complaint 11616030
5. Filed Aug 11, 2024Failure Jul 26, 2024Brownsboro, ALEngine, Power train

   My 2021 Hyundai venue at or around 43,000 miles, certified pre owned, and bought January 2024 while at a gas station parking lot. Started my vehicle and put it in reverse to leave gas station began smoking, as I put it back in drive to get out of traffic was a loud noise and I immediately stopped turned off the car. Found two parts from my engine on the ground in the parking lot. Was towed to Bentley Hyundai dealership in Huntsville, Al. This happened on [XXX]. On or about 7/29/2024 Bentley Hyundai did a diagnostic and I was told I need an engine replacement, Hyundai approved the engine replacement, and they ordered parts. On or about 8/7/2024 I asked Hyundai for the repair order and on the paper they gave me said the harmonic balancer/crank shaft broke. I spoke to one of the mechanics at Hyundai as I needed to get some personal items out of my car and the gentleman I spoke with said he doesn’t know how this happened that a bolt broke but that bolt was not supposed to break like it did. Said “it was pretty cool to see” . My vehicle still currently sits at Bentley Hyundai until parts come in. My vehicle was purchased at Tameron Hyundai in Hoover, Al. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11607815
6. Filed Aug 7, 2024Failure Jul 16, 2024Biloxi, MSUnknown or other

   MY 2021 venue had less than 24,000 miles when this problem occurred. i am the original owner and until recently, worked from home. i started having issues when i put the key in the ignition to start my vehicle. none of the dash lights or A/C control would come on. i had to re-try two to three times to get it to work. when i took my vehicle in for regular maintenance and informed my dealership of the issue they did a diagnostic and called me with the results. i was informed there was a problem with the tumbler in the ignition switch and that it would be covered under my warranty; however, the warranty did not cover the re-keying of my entire vehicle. i would have to continue to use my key fob to unlock my doors but would have an additional key to turn on my vehicle. now i have basically two keys to my car. i do not understand why the warranty would not cover the entire re-keying of my vehicle so that the key fob would work on everything. i am the original owner of the vehicle, which i leased in january 2021 (and subsequently purchased in april 2024 when the lease expired). i find this unacceptable.

   NHTSA complaint 11607155
7. Filed Jul 3, 2024Failure Jun 18, 2024Villas, NJPower train

   Lost all acceleration and car started bucking while making a a left through oncoming traffic narrowly avoiding getting t boned on passenger side of vehicle with my child on that side of vehicle. No check engine light or codes during or after incident. Even though the car was now not idling correctly. had car towed to dealer for the fifth time and they reprogrammed the transmission for the third time. They called to tell me it was ready for pick up. I refused and asked that they diagnose the issue since it has become dangerous to drive the vehicle. They drove the car looking at live data and discovered the transmission was slipping. And replaced the transmission. Someone is going to get seriously injured in these vehicles if the vehicles computer is unable to warn the driver about a catastrophic power train failure. I have had this car towed five times due to issues which assumably were all due to the failing transmission but were non repeatable at the dealer putting me in danger every time I picked it up.

   NHTSA complaint 11598743
8. Filed May 8, 2024Failure May 8, 2024Jamaica, NYFuel/propulsion system, Seat belts, Seats

   My car honk is constantly. Not working since.i.puchase the vehicle my passenger seat belt.lighr is always ringing even when seat is empty. My lane assist while on cause wheel to shift while driving. My gas tank used to hold up.to 420 Gallo s for a fill up. Now only hold up to 350miles.for fillup.fill up. While Turing on highway vechile wants to crash into wall by itself.

   NHTSA complaint 11587645
9. Filed Dec 18, 2023Failure Dec 12, 2023San Luis Obispo, CACamera, Electrical system, Unknown or other

   This is a follow up to # 11560029, submitted 12/13/2023. On 12/14/2023, dealership updated the display software that I also previously updated on my own. Dealership unable to update navigation software because my car doesn't have navigation installed. Back up camera issue still persists with camera remaining on in neutral and drive as software update did nothing to correct the issue.

   NHTSA complaint 11560797
10. Filed Dec 13, 2023Failure Dec 12, 2023San Luis Obispo, CACamera, Electrical system, Unknown or other

    The backup camera stays on even in neutral and drive mode. In reverse the guide lines are present, however they are not present when in drive or neutral but the camera remains on. This is a safety hazard because it is very distracting to drive forward with live video on the 8" screen. I believe this is also illegal in my state when my teen is driving the car as state law does not permit drivers age 16-18 to use any hands-free devices when driving. I'm sure this includes live video being displayed even if it is the backup camera. Dealership reproduced the problem. I also have video of backup camera on while driving forward. Dealership service writer told me it "might" be that the navigation system needs updating. I told him I already updated the navigation. He told me to try again and acknowledged that the "process isn't easy". He says this is not covered by Hyundai. Apparently customers are responsible to update navigation/display software, even though my car was purchased brand new at the dealership in May 2021, is less than 3 year old (still under warranty) and has less than 25,000 miles on. The estimate to update the navigation, even though they aren't certain this is the problem is over $585. In Nov. 2021 (3,140 miles) the car was not turning over & starting. The dealership couldn't reproduce the problem, but discovered the horn wasn't working. They stated on the paperwork that I said it was not working, but I didn't not know that was the case. The dealership "energized horn and dislodged coil in horn assembly" and now horn works and coincidentally the problem with the engine not starting went away. The steering also makes a noise on occasion when turning which I suspect is also an electrical issue. All these electrical-like problems pose a safety risk and I am starting to believe they are all connected. I also feel it poses an additional risk to leave software updates to the customers when it involves safety features like the backup camera and display.

    NHTSA complaint 11560029
11. Filed Aug 4, 2023Failure Feb 4, 20227,000 milesPhelphs, NYHorn

    The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that the horn had become inoperable. The contact also stated that the horn had been replaced on three previous occasions for the same failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11536540
12. Filed Jun 23, 2023Failure Jun 21, 202332,000 milesLas Vegas, NVSteering

    The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he made a left turn, and the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The contact then stated that the electronic power steering warning light and the safety and steering features warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the road safely. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECU (Electronic Control Module) failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11528474
13. Filed May 2, 2023Failure May 2, 2023Fuquay Varina, NCElectrical system, Horn

    Horn will periodically quit working for days at a time. Will randomly start working again. Safety issue as horn is not always available to alert other drivers when needed.

    NHTSA complaint 11519945
14. Filed Apr 22, 2023Failure Mar 28, 2023Washington, DCElectrical system, Steering, Unknown or other

    The ignition failed me as a customer. Vehicle was stolen outside my residence. No keys were left in vehicle. This is very dangerous and high risk especially due to rise in crime rates of car jacking. My vehicle has been recovered and in the dealership collision center since March 30, 2023. My vehicle has never been in any accidents, with the exception of this thief. Not quite sure of the outcome of the manufacture, highway traffic center nor dealership.The information that I’ve gathered is a lot of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being stolen due to a leaked video on how to steal these brand of cars, which is terrible for buyers and owners. Please address these concerns, issues and unsettling problems for your customer safety.

    NHTSA complaint 11518408
15. Filed Feb 4, 2023Failure Feb 1, 2023Wendell, NCHorn

    My horn and car alarm would work and stop working for about two months now it does'nt work at all. I feel this is a safety issue because I can not blow my car horn to warn other drivers when they are cutting me off.

    NHTSA complaint 11505522
16. Filed Nov 28, 2022Failure Oct 18, 2022Sherman Oaks, CASeat belts

    The seat belt light comes on continually on my new Kia. I've been advised there is a safety recall on the seat belt system / defect and received a letter regarding it. I've contacted the dealer several times (3 times) and they always state there is a "nationwide back order" on the parts. Since this is a safety item I believe they need to expedite the correct repair with pressure from your organization!

    NHTSA complaint 11495156
17. Filed Aug 29, 2022Failure Aug 29, 20224,618 milesBrooklyn, NYFront

    The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Venue. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458000 (Seat Belts). The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the front driver’s side seat belt inadvertently disconnected. No warning lights were illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,618.

    NHTSA complaint 11481760
18. Filed Aug 25, 2022Failure Aug 24, 2022Salt Lake City, UTElectrical system, Unknown or other

    I have had my horn fail 4 or 5 times since owning the car. It first failed when I got the car and somehow the horn wires has came loose. The second time it failed it completely failed and was replaced under warranty. The horn that was replaced the under warranty failed over the winter in like November of 2021. I had it looked at and they said that it worked when they tested it in a warm environment. Left the dealership and was told that if it failed to just call them and they would order a replacement for it under warranty. That had never happened they looked at the horn again and ordered the replacement that was installed in march or April this year. And it failed again yesterday 8/24/22. Please have this addressed under a recall since I really do not want to keep pouring money into replacing the same part that fails every 4-6 months

    NHTSA complaint 11481171
19. Filed Jul 2, 2022Failure Jun 30, 2022Westland, MISeat belts

    Rear passenger seatbelt is constantly locked while passenger is wearing seatbelt. It will not expand to give the passenger some space, it’s so tight it cuts into your carotid artery. It’s a constant issue and a safety hazard.

    NHTSA complaint 11472172
20. Filed Apr 16, 2022Failure Apr 16, 2022Miami, FLAdaptive cruise control

    Cruise control system failure. Safety at risk due to sudden un-commanded full acceleration to 180% of speed while on cruise control. Problem is reproducible - see txt and video attached. Unknown if inspected but it was reported to enterprise renta car upon return april/16/2022. no warning lights lamps audio warnings or anything.

    NHTSA complaint 11461037