DecodedCars2020 Hyundai Venue
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 32 combined · 30 city / 35 hwy
- Length
- 159.1 in
- Curb weight
- 2,648 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 32 MPG combined — 16% better than the average 2020 midsize car (27.6 MPG).
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a midsize car offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 159 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 99-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,648 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 32 MPG combined (30 city / 35 highway), 16% better than the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 159.1 in | 69.7 in | 62.6 in | 99.2 in | 60.6 / 60.6 in | 2,648 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 34 / 32 | +16% | $2,100 | 284 |
| Venue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 35 / 30 | +9% | $2,250 | 297 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.3% |
Similar 2020 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Venue (this car) | 32 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2020 Mazda 3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda 6 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 MINI Clubman | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Hyundai Veloster | 30 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Seat Belts › Front · 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.
- 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 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Not every 2020 Hyundai Venue is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2020 Hyundai Venue buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Power Train — 8 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Seat Belts — 7 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
- Electrical System — 4 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 9,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Venue. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Venue years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Venue | 31 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 19 |
| 2023 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 28 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →