Hyundai Nexo (2020) Fuel System Recall: Fire Risk from Hydrogen Leak
Hyundai recalls 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles with a risk of fire from hydrogen leaks due to a faulty fuel system component. Owners must park away from structures until repairs are completed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles because a fuel system component may break, causing hydrogen leaks that could lead to fire while parked. This recall matters because fires can cause injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79653-hyundai-nexo-2020-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk-from-hydrogen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79653-hyundai-nexo-2020-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk-from-hydrogen · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V761000
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“Hyundai Nexo (2020) Fuel System Recall: Fire Risk from Hydrogen Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79653-hyundai-nexo-2020-fuel-system-recall-fire-risk-from-hydrogen. Based on NHTSA recall #24V761000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V761000).
Why it’s dangerous
The thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) in the fuel system may break, creating hydrogen gas leaks. These leaks can ignite while the vehicle is parked, leading to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019-2024 Hyundai Nexo vehicles are affected. Drivers parking near structures or in enclosed areas are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019-2024 Nexo vehicle has a recall notice mailed in November 2024. The recall covers all Nexo models produced between 2019 and 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away from Structures
Move your vehicle to an open area away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Reach out to Hyundai at 800-633-5151 to schedule a repair or get further instructions.
What NHTSA says to do
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 January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 days.
- Interim owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 24V761000 — Hyundai Nexo (2020) Fuel System Recall: Fire Risk from Hydrogen Leak Hello, I own a Hyundai Nexo (2020) Fuel System Recall: Fire Risk from Hydrogen Leak that is covered by recall 24V761000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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 January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269. 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 #24V761000 (November 10, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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.