NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2026 Hyundai Venue Safety Ratings
The 2026 Hyundai Venue scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2026 Hyundai Venue achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 83/100, positioning it in the Strong safety band. This score, while robust, represents a three-point decrease from the 2025 model's 86. Zero recalls are currently on file with NHTSA, underscoring a positive initial record. The vehicle's crash-test results are solid; however, a notably thin score in avoidance technology is a factor prospective owners should consider.
The 2026 Hyundai Venue holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100 and a 5-star NHTSA side-crash rating, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 72 Sedans from 2026 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2026 Hyundai Venue ranks 62 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 14.3% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 62 of 72 Sedans tested for 2026 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Hyundai Venue?
The 2026 Hyundai Venue receives a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, a three-point decrease from the 2025 score of 86. This decline is largely attributable to its limited suite of active safety features. The vehicle includes electronic stability control as standard, but federal data confirm the absence of forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems. This deficiency in avoidance technology yields a sub-score of only 2 out of 10 in that category. In contrast, the Venue demonstrates strong performance in other safety metrics. Crash protection is solid, contributing 61 out of 70 possible points to the overall index. This is supported by a 5-star NHTSA side-crash rating and a No-Tip result in the dynamic rollover test. The defect record is a clear strength, with a near-perfect 19.5 out of 20 points, reflecting zero active recall campaigns for the model year. Furthermore, with only one owner complaint on file, the 2026 Venue's complaint record is negligible at this early stage.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2026 Hyundai Venue perform in crash tests?
For the 2026 model year, the Venue earns an overall 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its side-crash protection is rated at a perfect 5 stars. Both frontal impact and rollover resistance each received 4 stars. The rollover category further notes a 14 percent risk of rollover and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21163
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Hyundai Venue have any recalls?
The 2026 Hyundai Venue has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside advisory and no do-not-drive order have been issued for this model year. Because this is a current-model-year vehicle, shoppers should recheck the NHTSA VIN lookup periodically, as campaigns can be added after production begins.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Hyundai Venue?
NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2026 Venue, an unverified allegation involving Service Brakes and Forward Collision Avoidance. The single report also alleges 1 crash. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects, and the sample size is too small to identify a pattern.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Hyundai Venue?
This is a current model year vehicle. As such, no recalls have been issued to date. Shoppers should run the VIN through the NHTSA recall database before purchase and again at delivery, as campaigns for new model years can be opened at any time. Confirm any future remedy has been completed at a franchised dealer.
- The 2026 Venue's Safety Index dropped three points to 83 from the 2025 score of 86, driven primarily by a low avoidance-technology sub-score of 2 out of 10, not by crash-test performance.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for this specific model year, and the defect-record sub-score of 19.5 out of 20 reflects that clean slate.
- The 5-star NHTSA side-crash result is the strongest individual score this model year, while frontal and rollover protection each sit at 4 stars with a 14 percent rollover risk.
- Neither forward collision warning nor lane departure warning is present on this model year according to NHTSA data, making electronic stability control the only standard active-safety technology counted in the Index.
RANKINGSWhere the 2026 Hyundai Venue places
The 2026 Hyundai Venue qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2026 Hyundai Venue safety questions
Was the 2026 Hyundai Venue crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2026 Hyundai Venue, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2026 Hyundai Venue crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2026 Hyundai Venue earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 14.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Venue have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Hyundai Venue as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Hyundai Venue?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Hyundai Venue. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Venue years
Rivals in Sedan (2026)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura Integra | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2026 Acura Integra Type-S | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Honda Accord | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2026 Lexus IS 350 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 21163), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Venue 2026.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 62 of 72 in the Sedan class for 2026.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.