2022 Hyundai Venue

The defect

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.

The risk

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

The remedy

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.

Hyundai Motor America · up to 72,142 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · 150 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would vibrate without warning, causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the service mechanics could not duplicate the failure. The contact then stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the failure occurred again causing her to side-swipe another vehicle to the left of her. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was notified multiple times about the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 150.

NHTSA complaint 11485996. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

When I drive my 2022 Hyundai venue, when I put it in reverse and the camera comes on, it works fine but when I go back to drive after backing out of my parking space, the camera is still visible from behind and the only way it goe off the screen is if I put the car in park and then put it back in drive. This has been happening for a month.

NHTSA complaint 11749383. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn was inoperable. The failure nearly caused a collision. Additionally, the theft alarm system was also inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a second dealer, Green Hyundai (601 W Stanford Ave, Springfield, IL 62704), who replaced the horn six times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the horn was covered under warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle was denied the lemon law claim. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint 11737529. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

43,200 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Venue. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway and parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound and vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a steering shaft bolt failure. The dealer adjusted and tightened the steering bolt. The contact stated that the failure temporarily recurred 4 days later. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 43,200.

NHTSA complaint 11719119. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

I am writing to respectfully request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) consider adopting a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring vehicles to provide a clear driver alert when headlights and tail lamps are not illuminated in low-light conditions. Although many vehicles offer automatic headlights, these systems can be disabled without the driver’s knowledge when the physical headlight switch is moved from “AUTO” to “OFF.” This may occur during routine servicing, inspections, car washes, or detailing, and the vehicle provides no notification that the automatic lighting has been disabled. As a result, even conscientious drivers can unknowingly operate a …

NHTSA complaint 11703592, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

My 2022 Hyundai Venue has a serious water intrusion issue that has gone unresolved for over a year. Every time it rains water pours into the cabin, especially on the passenger side leaving the floor soaked. I have to vacuum out water daily and use towels to prevent further damage. The vehicle has developed severe mold, which is a health risk, especially for my infant daughter who rides in the car. When the dealership first inspected it, they said it was the sunroof seal and would take several days to repair. Since the part wasn’t covered under warranty, I wasn’t offered a loaner and couldn’t be without a car. When I returned later, they said it likely wasn’t the sunroof after all, as there …

NHTSA complaint 11666891, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

While driving, as I turn the steering wheel to the left there is an additional sudden pull in the same direction.

NHTSA complaint 11602726. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.