2021 Hyundai VenueFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Hyundai Venue

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City
30
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
31
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
33
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
287 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Venue. Top reported issues include electrical system, seat belts and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
10
Seat Belts
5
Engine
3
Steering
2
Brakes
2
Fuel System
2
Power Train
2
Lighting
1

2021 Hyundai Venue problems by category: Electrical System: 10 complaints, Seat Belts: 5 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Seat BeltsFiled: 11/08/2025ODI#11698372
My vehicle is experiencing engine challenges. My check engine light has been on for more that half of this year. I took my car to get a diagnostic , and it was returned reported as normal however the…
Power TrainFiled: 08/11/2024ODI#11607815
My 2021 Hyundai venue at or around 43,000 miles, certified pre owned, and bought January 2024 while at a gas station parking lot. Started my vehicle and put it in reverse to leave gas station began sm…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/13/2023ODI#11560029
The backup camera stays on even in neutral and drive mode. In reverse the guide lines are present, however they are not present when in drive or neutral but the camera remains on. This is a safety haz…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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