The 2023 Hyundai Nexo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,545 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 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…
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Vehicle: 2023 hyundai nexo limited vin: [xxx] mileage at failure: ~12,077 location: california what is the problem? After hyundai performed safety recall 269 (thermally-activated pressure relief device) on my vehicle, the vehicle developed a hydrogen leak and was declared unsafe. Hyundai advised…”
“I am submitting this complaint to report serious safety, usability, and infrastructure-related issues concerning my hyundai nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle has become unsafe and practically unusable due to multiple technical problems, lack of service support, and the widespread…”
“I am submitting this complaint to report serious safety, usability, and infrastructure-related issues concerning my hyundai nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle has become unsafe and practically unusable due to multiple technical problems, lack of service support, and the widespread…”
“I am submitting this complaint to report serious safety, usability, and infrastructure-related issues concerning my hyundai nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle has become unsafe and practically unusable due to multiple technical problems, lack of service support, and the widespread…”
“The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property…”
“The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property…”
“The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property…”
“A thermally-activated pressure relief device (tprd) that vents hydrogen gas to the atmosphere to prevent over-pressurization of the hydrogen fuel tank in the event of overheating in the local area around the hydrogen fuel tanks. The tprd is designed to ventthrough a glass bulb-type release…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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