2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Hyundai Venue
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 2020 Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 241 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 72 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–36 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,606 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 3 |
| Power Train | 45 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 5 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Hyundai Venue
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.