The 2020 Hyundai Nexo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,513 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles. The thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) may break and cause a hydrogen gas leak, which can result in a fire while parked.
Consequence
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the TPRD, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 8, 2024. Final owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, beginning…
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22V2580002022-04-14922 affected
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Nexo vehicles. The hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen gas delivery system.
Consequence
A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the hydrogen gas detection sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20V7480002020-12-018,176 affected
Defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Consequence
Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 191.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2020 hyundai nexo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v761000000 (fuel system, other, fuel/propulsion system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
“The contact owns a 2020 hyundai nexo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v761000000 (fuel system, other, fuel/propulsion system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…”
“Hyundai sells nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with known fuel cell stack issues, leading to severe safety issues from sudden power loss when driving, especially when overtaking and driving on highways and/or uphill. The power loss issue was diagnosed to originate from a fuel-cell stack failure,…”
“Hyundai sells nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with known fuel cell stack issues, leading to severe safety issues from sudden power loss when driving, especially when overtaking and driving on highways and/or uphill. The power loss issue was diagnosed to originate from a fuel-cell stack failure,…”
“Hyundai sells nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with known fuel cell stack issues, leading to severe safety issues from sudden power loss when driving, especially when overtaking and driving on highways and/or uphill. The power loss issue was diagnosed to originate from a fuel-cell stack failure,…”
“Please see attach for details 1. Component or system involved the fuel cell system and accelerator pedal control system are suspected to have malfunctioned. The issue is characterized by the vehicle's failure to respond to input from the accelerator pedal, particularly at speeds between 45-65 mph,…”
“Please see attach for details 1. Component or system involved the fuel cell system and accelerator pedal control system are suspected to have malfunctioned. The issue is characterized by the vehicle's failure to respond to input from the accelerator pedal, particularly at speeds between 45-65 mph,…”
“Please see attach for details 1. Component or system involved the fuel cell system and accelerator pedal control system are suspected to have malfunctioned. The issue is characterized by the vehicle's failure to respond to input from the accelerator pedal, particularly at speeds between 45-65 mph,…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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