How many recalls does the Hyundai Venue have?

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Venue, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What should an inspector check on a used Hyundai Venue?

Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: seat belts, engine and engine cooling. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.

Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Hyundai Venue recall was done?

No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.

Can you inspect a Hyundai Venue at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?

Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.

How much does a Hyundai Venue pre-purchase inspection cost?

A pre-purchase inspection of a Hyundai Venue through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.

Should You Buy a Used Hyundai Venue?

Should you buy a used Hyundai Venue?

Whether a used Hyundai Venue is a good buy depends on the individual vehicle, not the model. Three checks matter before you pay: the NHTSA recall lookup by VIN for open recalls, the seller’s service and accident records, and an independent pre-purchase inspection of that specific vehicle. This page lists the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Hyundai Venue and what an inspector checks.

As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Venue, model years 2016–2024, most often listing seat belts and engine and engine cooling. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so any individual vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. The most recent campaign on file is 24V308000 (May 2024, engine and engine cooling).

What are the most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for the Hyundai Venue?

Newest first, from NHTSA campaign records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

24V308000NHTSA report received May 2024Model years: 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V308000: Hyundai Venue engine and engine cooling recall

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.

22V458000NHTSA report received June 2022Model years: 2020–2022

NHTSA campaign 22V458000: Hyundai Venue seat belts recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge.

21V796000NHTSA report received October 2021Model years: 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V796000: Hyundai Venue seat belts recall

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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

What does a pre-purchase inspection cover on a used Hyundai Venue?

The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:

Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Compare Bronze, Silver and Gold. The core inspection is the same at each tier; Silver and Gold add instrumented measurements.

Similar used subcompact SUVs

Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Hyundai Venue. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.

What does a pre-purchase inspection not do?

Common questions about buying a used Hyundai Venue

Where can I book a Hyundai Venue pre-purchase inspection?

Vehicle Inspectors matches buyers with independent inspectors nationwide. Local pages for cities with active inspectors:

Recall data from NHTSA recall records (NHTSA public recalls API), retrieved 2026-08-27. Vehicle Inspectors is not affiliated with Hyundai. A recall is not a defect finding on any individual vehicle.