DecodedCars2026 Hyundai Venue
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 31 combined · 29 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- 159.1 in
- Curb weight
- 2,648 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 3 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Hyundai Venue is a small SUV 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 31 MPG combined (29 city / 33 highway), 3% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Venue — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Venue →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ulsan, South Korea
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2026 Venue configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
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 (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 33 / 31 | +3% | $2,150 | 291 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Venue.
Similar 2026 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Venue (this car) | 31 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Hyundai Nexo | – | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (2)
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 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.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the wheel assembly lug nuts, and replace the hub bearing assembly, as necessary, 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 › 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 2026 Hyundai Venue is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Venue years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Venue | 31 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 2020 Venue | 32 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 42 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →