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2021 Hyundai Venue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Venue.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S1)

The 2021 Hyundai Venue is configured with an Automatic (AV-S1) transmission and an engine requiring 4.0 quarts of 0W-20, 0W-30, or 5W-20 oil, earning EPA estimates of 30 mpg city, 33 highway, and 31 combined. Reliability records for this model year show 28 owner complaints—down from the 2020 launch-year high of 41—plus two recalls, with "Unknown Or Other" flagged as the leading complaint area. That complaint volume places the 2021 model in an early-production position within the 2020–2026 range, indicating a maturing design that had not yet reached the lower complaint levels recorded in later model years.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque80.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy30/33/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage. battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Refer to the appropriate service information for options and battery usage.OEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire size205/55R17 91HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Spark plug1884911070

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1)

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 / 33 / 31 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.

9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2021 Denim
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Denim 1.6L I-49.40 sec17.20 sec121 hpFWD
2020Denim 1.6L I-48.50 sec16.70 sec121 hpFWD
2020SEL 1.6L I-48.80 sec16.80 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.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80.0-94.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to Use new gasket: 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity5.9 qt
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity6.3 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · 0W-30 · 5W-20 · 5W-30 · 10W-30 · 15W-40 · 20W-50
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs43.0-61.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse new gasket: 25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug43.0-58.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 rpm

Battery & A/C

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

Service checks

RPM47.0-53.0 @ Idle rpm

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 Torque6.4
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .843; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016"
Maximum Drum Diameter8.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102°49–52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 96,000 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 2021 Hyundai Venue occupies a mid-cycle position in its generation, with federal data showing a clear downward trend in complaints from its 2020 launch (41) to a low of 18 in 2024, while the 2021 model sits at 28 complaints—an improvement but still elevated relative to later years. Recalls peaked in 2021 (2) alongside the generation’s only investigation, suggesting Hyundai addressed early-build issues during this period, though the data doesn’t specify root causes. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also declined sharply after 2021, dropping from 64 to 31 in 2022, indicating fewer unresolved technical quirks as production matured. The 2021’s top complaint areas—vague electrical issues and seat belts—lack specificity, but the absence of fire-related complaints and only one crash-related report mitigate major safety concerns. While not the cleanest year in the Venue’s record, the 2021 benefits from early recalls likely being resolved under warranty, making it a reasonable used buy if service records confirm those fixes.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
64
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
28
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 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 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Electrical System3
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention2
Seat Belts,Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V796000Seat Belts:FrontReported 13/10/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt… Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

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 64 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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Venue take?

4.0 qt of 0W-20 is preferred. 0W-30, 5W-20 & 5W-30 can be used. Above 0°F: 10W-30; Above 5°F: 15W-40; Above 17°F: 20W-50, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Venue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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 / 33 highway / 31 combined mpg.