Hyundai

Venue QX inspection checklist

2019-2026 · 5 things to check before you buy, taken from this car's known problems.

This car

highSeatbelt pretensioner inflator rupture (2020-2022 recall)

Look for: A major safety recall (over 15,000 cars in Australia) covers front driver and/or passenger seatbelt pretensioner inflators that can fracture when they deploy in a crash, firing metal fragments into the cabin and risking serious injury to occupants.

If you find it: Have the free recall remedy completed at a Hyundai dealer; check the VIN against the recall database and confirm rectification before buying any 2020-2022 Venue.

Any (affected 2020-2022 build) · Recall (free)

highEGR valve electrical short (2024 build recall)

Look for: Certain 2024-build Venue (alongside some Kona and Elantra) were recalled for a possible electrical short circuit in the EGR valve assembly that can cause loss of drive power and, in the worst case, a fire/overheat risk.

If you find it: Have the recall inspection/repair carried out free at a Hyundai dealer; confirm via VIN that the campaign is closed before purchase.

Any (affected 2024 cars) · Recall (free)

medium12V battery drain when parked

Look for: Beyond the BCM-specific fault, the Venue (like many keyless small SUVs) can flatten its small 12V battery if left standing for one to two weeks, leaving the car unable to start.

If you find it: Have the parasitic draw measured; fit a battery maintainer for cars used infrequently; replace a tired battery. Address any underlying module fault.

Any · ~$50-400

medium6-speed automatic low-speed shudder / gear hunting

Look for: Owners report the torque-converter 6-speed auto shuddering or 'searching' at low speed and light throttle - particularly the 1-2 and 2-1 changes when cold - feeling like it can't decide which gear to hold. Most cases are a software/adaptation or torque-converter lock-up characteristic rather than a failing gearbox, but a minority need valve-body or converter attention.

If you find it: Transmission control software update / relearn first; fresh ATF service; valve-body or torque-converter repair only if a fault persists. Test-drive from cold and confirm smooth low-speed shifts before buying.

Any (often worse when cold) · ~$0-2500

mediumBody computer fault - central locking failure and battery drain

Look for: A documented Venue fault where the body control module (BCM) misbehaves: central locking stops working correctly while a parasitic draw flattens the 12V battery within days. Often misdiagnosed as a simply 'dead battery'.

If you find it: Diagnose the parasitic draw; reflash or replace the BCM if faulty; fit a healthy battery. Fit a battery maintainer if the car sits for long periods.

Any · ~$200-1500

3 minor things (low severity)

lowNo Android Auto / wired-only infotainment glitches

Look for: For much of the run the Venue's smaller 8-inch system supported Apple CarPlay and Android Auto only via a wired USB connection (no wireless), and some units suffer phone-mirroring dropouts, freezes and Bluetooth pairing issues. Early cars frustrated buyers expecting wireless smartphone mirroring.

If you find it: Use a quality USB cable; software/firmware update for dropouts; replace the head unit only if hardware-faulty. Confirm CarPlay/Android Auto works on a test drive.

Any · ~$0-1000

lowCheap interior plastics, trim rattles and wear

Look for: Reflecting its budget price, the Venue's cabin uses a lot of hard, scratchy plastic; owners report dash/door rattles and trim that scuffs and ages quickly, plus limited cabin storage.

If you find it: Locate and pad rattling trim; cosmetic only - factor cabin condition into price rather than expecting a fix.

Any · ~$0-500

lowThin paint and stone chipping

Look for: The paint is thin for the class and chips readily on the bonnet and front bar, with some owners reporting premature stone-chip damage and minor surface corrosion at chip sites.

If you find it: Paint protection film on the front; touch-up chips promptly to prevent rust; respray affected panels if needed.

Any · ~$150-1200

From FlamingCars' Hyundai Venue guide. It's a checklist of known problems, not a replacement for a professional pre-purchase inspection. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.