Model year guide

2021 Hyundai venue

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Hyundai venue is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Hyundai venue — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2021 Hyundai venue at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints28
Combined31 mpg

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2021 Hyundai venue recalls 2

Seat Belts:front NHTSA Campaign #22V458000 · manufacturer #231 · 27/06/2022

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.

Fix: 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 f…

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #21V796000 · manufacturer #211/009G · 13/10/2021

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.

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Hyundai venue common problems

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2021 Hyundai venue MPG & running costs

Combined31 mpg
City30 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,150
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1)
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Hyundai venue costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,750
Fuel only$10,750
Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Hyundai venue trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL & Denim
Engines
1.6L

2021 Hyundai venue vehicles on record

2021 Hyundai venue 2021 Hyundai venue SEL & DenimKMHRC8A37MU073155

Other Hyundai venue model years

2020

2021 Hyundai venue — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai venue have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai venue. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai venue?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, seat belts.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Hyundai venue get?

The 2021 Hyundai venue has a U.S. EPA estimate of 31 mpg combined (30 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.