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2023 Hyundai Venue

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Venue.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S1)

The 2023 Hyundai Venue is a model-year entry specified with an Automatic (AV-S1) transmission and an engine requiring 4.02 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil, carrying EPA ratings of 29 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. Reliability data for this year records 24 total owner complaints and zero recalls, with the Electrical System identified as the top complaint area. Within the 2020–2026 complaint history, the 2023 model sits between the 41-complaint high of 2020 and the single complaint logged for 2026, indicating a production phase that had moved past initial launch levels without yet reaching the later low watermark.

Model year202520242023202220212020

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.02 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy29/33/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire size185/65R15 88HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 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 / combined29 / 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.

8.5–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.50 sec — 2020 Denim
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024Limited 1.6L I-48.60 sec16.70 sec121 hpFWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.02 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.74-0.85 Qts.
Engine Coolant Capacity6.32 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.02 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.05-1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.88-4.58 oz

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 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
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 2023 Hyundai Venue shows a stabilizing trend in its federal record when viewed alongside its generational peers. Complaints declined steadily from 41 in 2020 to 22 in 2022, then slightly increased to 24 in 2023—still below early-generation levels—while recalls dropped to zero for the first time in the model’s lifecycle. The top complaint areas for 2023 center on unspecified electrical system concerns, though the data does not specify root causes, and there were no fire-related complaints or investigations. Compared to 2024, which saw a recall and fewer complaints (18), the 2023 model sits in a relatively quiet phase of the generation’s reliability arc, with no recalls but a modest uptick in reported issues. The absence of recalls in 2023 suggests Hyundai addressed earlier concerns, though the persistence of electrical complaints warrants attention. Overall, the 2023 Venue appears to be a sound used purchase, particularly if electrical components are verified as trouble-free.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
23
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
2 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 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 23 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…
26-BE-007H TSB2026-03-24Electrical SystemSome Venue (QX) vehicles may exhibit intermittent inoperative power window operation…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…

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 2023 Venue take?

4.02 qt of Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 API SN+ or higher or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Venue have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Venue get?

EPA figures are 29 city / 33 highway / 31 combined mpg.