Hyundai recalls 2019-2021 Nexo vehicles with potential hydrogen gas leaks that could cause fire while parked or driving. Owners must park outside and wait for free sensor replacement.
A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2021 Nexo vehicles because hydrogen gas detection sensors might fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen system. This could lead to fire while parked or driving, so owners should park outside and wait for a free sensor replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79652-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-hydrogen-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79652-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-hydrogen-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V258000
“Hyundai Nexo (2020) Recall: Hydrogen Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79652-hyundai-nexo-2020-recall-hydrogen-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V258000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V258000).
Hydrogen gas detection sensors in the vehicle may fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen gas delivery system. If leaks occur while parked or driving, the hydrogen gas could ignite, causing a fire.
Owners of 2019-2021 Hyundai Nexo vehicles are affected. Drivers who park near structures or in enclosed spaces are at higher risk of fire.
Check if your 2019-2021 Hyundai Nexo was mailed a notification letter in August 2022. The recall covers all Nexo models from 2019 to 2021.
Move your vehicle to an open area away from buildings or structures until the recall remedy is completed.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule free replacement of the hydrogen gas detection sensors.
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 number for this recall is 225.
Hydrogen gas detection sensors in the vehicle may fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen gas delivery system, increasing fire risk while parked or driving.
Your 2019-2021 Hyundai Nexo was affected if you received a notification letter mailed August 12, 2022.
Park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the free sensor replacement is completed. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V258000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 22V258000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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 number for this recall is 225. 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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