Hyundai Nexo 2020 Recall: Brake System May Reduce Stopping Power
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Nexo vehicles due to potential reduced braking power, which could increase crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Nexo vehicles with a brake system issue that may reduce stopping power, increasing crash risk. Owners must get a free software update from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79651-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-brake-system-may-reduce-stopping-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79651-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-brake-system-may-reduce-stopping-power · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V748000
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“Hyundai Nexo 2020 Recall: Brake System May Reduce Stopping Power.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79651-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-brake-system-may-reduce-stopping-power. Based on NHTSA recall #20V748000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V748000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's brake system may detect abnormal sensor signals and significantly reduce braking performance. This could lengthen stopping distance, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Nexo vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the software update face reduced braking power.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Nexo vehicles. The recall covers specific models with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system that may need software updates.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to get the free software update for your vehicle.
Get Software Update
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the brake system issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 12 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V748000 — Hyundai Nexo 2020 Recall: Brake System May Reduce Stopping Power Hello, I own a Hyundai Nexo 2020 Recall: Brake System May Reduce Stopping Power that is covered by recall 20V748000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V748000 (January 12, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.