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2020 Hyundai Venue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Venue.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2020 Hyundai Venue delivers EPA‑estimated 30 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined and is paired with an automatic transmission that uses variable gear ratios. In its debut year the model recorded 41 owner complaints — the highest point in its complaint history — while only a single recall was issued, indicating early but limited concerns. Subsequent years show a steep decline to just one complaint by 2026, suggesting improving reliability as the nameplate matures.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy30/34/32 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire size185/65R15 88HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Spark plug1884911070

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.1 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height62.6 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight2648 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 34 / 32 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Venue of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.5–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2020 Denim
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Denim 1.6L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec121 hpFWD
2020SEL 1.6L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec121 hpFWD
2021Denim 1.6L I-49.40 sec17.20 sec121 hpFWD
2024Limited 1.6L I-48.60 sec16.70 sec121 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs43.0-61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.90-1.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type30
Oil Capacity3.89-4.57 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque28.0 - 30.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .843; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016
Maximum Drum DiameterRear: 8.079

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2020 Hyundai Venue sits amid a gradual decline in federal complaints and recalls across its generation. 2020 recorded 41 complaints and a single recall, higher than the 28 complaints and two recalls seen in 2021, but still lower than the peak 72 complaints of that year. Subsequent years show a steady drop—22 complaints in 2022, 24 in 2023, and only 18 by 2024—while recalls remain minimal (one in 2020 and 2024, none thereafter). The 2020 model’s most frequent issues—“Unknown Or Other” (7), seat belts (6), and power‑train (4)—are not flagged as major safety concerns in later years, and the single fire complaint is isolated. Overall, the trend suggests 2020 is a relatively safe purchase, though newer models benefit from even fewer complaints, making 2020 a solid, but not optimal, choice.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
41
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 41 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Seat Belts6
Power Train4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Exterior Lighting2
Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1
Seat Belts,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V458000Seat Belts:FrontReported 27/06/2022

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. 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
25-01-089H TSB2025-12-15Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Venue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Venue get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 34 highway / 32 combined mpg.