2021 HYUNDAI Venue Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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3 Recalls for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

Recall Date	Component	Summary
1970-01-01	SEAT BELTS:FRONT	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 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.
2022-06-27	SEAT BELTS:FRONT \| SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER	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 are expected to be mailed August 26, 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.
2021-10-13	SEAT BELTS:FRONT \| SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER	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 passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

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Date			Component

27 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

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Date			Component
2021-03-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11403013
2021-08-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11429420
2021-10-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11438573
2021-11-02			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11439004
2021-11-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11440747
2021-12-30			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11445633
2022-02-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11450998
2022-04-16			FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ODI Number: 11461037
2022-07-02			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11472172
2022-08-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11481171
2022-08-29			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11481760
2022-11-28			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11495156
2023-02-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11505522
2023-04-22			STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11518408
2023-05-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11519945
2023-06-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11528474
2023-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11536540
2023-12-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11560029
2023-12-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION ODI Number: 11560797
2024-05-08			SEAT BELTS,SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11587645
2024-07-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11598743
2024-08-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11607155
2024-08-11			POWER TRAIN,ENGINE ODI Number: 11607815
2024-09-23			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11616030
2024-12-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11631743
2021-03-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11403013
2020-12-12			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11383137

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3 Investigations for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

On august 8, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this recall query (rq) based on 3 incidents alleging front seat belt pretensioners that may rupture during deployment, on model year (my) 2020-2022 of various hyundai and kia models, resulting in 3 injuries (note: one incident occurred outside the u.s. and its territories).between october 2021 and march 2023, hyundai and kia have filed the following 11 safety recalls for pretensioner rupture: nhtsa recall no. 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-123, 22v-127, 22v-218, 22v-354, 22v-447, 22v-458, 22v-816, 23v-094, and 23v-210.hyundai/kia have stated that the abnormal deployment of the pretensioners is due to over-pressurization of the pretensioner pipe that can cause metal fragments to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, which can result in injury to vehicle occupants.the various makes/models covered by the above recalls include approximately 405,900 certain 2020-2022 hyundai accent, 2021-2022 hyundai elantra and elantra hev, 2021-2022 hyundai santa fe hev, 2022-2023 hyundai santa fe phev, 2020-2022 hyundai venue, 2021-2023 genesis g80, 2023 genesis g80 ev, 2023 genesis g90, 2023 genesis gv60 ev, 2022-2023 genesis gv70, 2021-2023 genesis gv80, 2021-2022 kia sorento hev, and 2022 kia sorento phev.in response to odi's investigation, in december 2022, hyundai notified odi that they would be conducting testing to validate subject vehicle seat belt pretensioners. this evaluation included sled testing and software testing which was performed by hyundai and its suppliers. the tests were intended to evaluate pretensioner deployment characteristics based on the unique deployment signature of the subject and peer vehicles. odi met with representatives from hyundai on several occasions during the investigation to discuss testing progress and data. as a result of the testing, hyundai was able to simulate the pretensioner failures. it was determined by hyundai during testing, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment in the event of a crash which can cause metal fragments to enter the vehicle occupant compartment.hyundai thus notified odi of their decision to proceed with a safety recall, to expand the scope of the previous safety actions.in view of the recall actions taken by hyundai and kia, odi concerns have been addressed. the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2022-08-08	2023-05-26	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
2022-08-08	2023-05-26	SEAT BELTS
2022-08-08	2023-05-26	SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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24 Service Alerts for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

Date	Description
2025-04-07	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2025-03-18	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reest Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-14	190000 TIRES Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-05	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software update for improvement of: – ECU Mileage calculation internal error (OBD Compliance). – DTC P05CC (cold intake CVVT follower) improvement : Add CVVT shaking operation Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-05	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information related to the ECU software update for improvement of: – ECU Mileage calculation internal error (OBD Compliance). – DTC P05CC (cold intake CVVT follower) improvement : Add CVVT shaking operation Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-04	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL This bulletin describes the procedure to update the radio software to help reduce the disconnection occurrences. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-05	010000 STEERING This bulletin describes the procedure to update the MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) ECU for loss of steering assist when the engine is started. DTCs C125901, ⿿Steering Angle Sensor Fail⿝ and C111201, ⿿Sensor Supply Voltage Error⿝ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	190000 TIRES This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin describes the procedure to update the radio software to help reduce the disconnection occurrences. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-26	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message ⿿Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again⿝ will appear on the radio screen. This bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message ⿿Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again⿝ will appear on the radio screen. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin describes the Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay setup process for Display Audio Value (Non⿿Navigation) devices. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-30	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the calibration procedure for the engine bearing clearance tester. The bearing clearance tester is already pre-calibrated, but additional calibration may be required due to variable shop compressor air pressure when t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-15	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on wheel cleaning procedure and cleaning agent recommendations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021 HYUNDAI Venue

3 Recalls for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

27 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

3 Investigations for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue

24 Service Alerts for 2021 HYUNDAI Venue