Every 2020 Hyundai Nexo recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Other · NHTSA 24V761000
Nov 10, 2024Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief DevicesPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V761000 →Fuel System, Other · NHTSA 22V258000
Apr 14, 2022Fuel System, Other:DeliveryPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V258000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V213000
Sep 4, 2020Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V213000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V748000
Jan 12, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V748000 →
2020 Hyundai Nexo complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Nexo. Hyundai has issued at least 34 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Fuel/Propulsion System5
- Engine2
- Power Train2
- Electrical System1
- Fuel System, Other1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (14)
- Electrical System (13)
- Structure (6)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Tires (3)
Read Hyundai Nexo owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Nexo. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2020 HYUNDAI NEXOAug 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11681115
“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.”
2020 HYUNDAI NEXOJun 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670304
“PLEASE SEE ATTACH FOR DETAILS 1. Component or System Involved The Fuel Cell System and Accelerator Pedal Control System are suspected to have malfunctioned.”
2020 HYUNDAI NEXODec 9, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11629708
“I received a safety recall on this car via mail. I brought it to the dealership service center in van nuys, ca, to which they said no recall currently exists on this car. A month later, I'm now experiencing a sensor of the fuel cell system failure.”
2020 HYUNDAI NEXOAug 1, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11476967
“The city I live is located on top of a hill/low mountain. When I drive uphill by following speed limits to my home the car often can't keep recommended speed (45 mph). The speed drops significantly(can go even 25 mph) and unpredictable.”
2020 HYUNDAI NEXOFeb 18, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11452656
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