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2019 Hyundai Nexo Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Hyundai Nexo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Hyundai Nexo owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Nexo, describing incidents dated October 8, 2019 to April 29, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11470148 · Filed

    I bought a 2019 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell on 04/29/2020 from Lithia Hyundai of Mission Hills without been notified of the two existent recalls with no remedy yet available from Hyundai. In fact, these Recalls shown in the Carfax report, were undisclosed by giving me to sign the last page "as a…

  • ODI #11447964 · Filed

    Indicated that there is delay of acceleration on the high driving when I push the gas pedal, it doesn't linearly speed up instead it reduced the speed while I was pushing the gas pedal, worried about the behind car didn't notice the car is slowing due to this issue, it may incur the unexpected…

  • ODI #11271746 · Filed

    WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING, A "REGENERATIVE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE" MAY OCCUR. WHEN THIS ERROR OCCURS, BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS IS DRAMATICALLY REDUCED AND THE CAR'S SPEED IS LIMITED TO 13 MPH. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WILL NOT CREEP FORWARD OR HOLD POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED, POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE…

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Vehicle Fire when Parked

NHTSA #24V761000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Pressure Relief Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported October 11, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 1,545 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 269 · Owners notified January 6, 2025 · Vehicles built August 10, 2018 – August 25, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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 January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service at 800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 269.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Hydrogen Gas Detection Sensors May Fail

NHTSA #22V258000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery · NHTSA notice

Reported April 14, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 922 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 225 · Owners notified August 12, 2022

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Hydrogen Leak from Detached Inlet Filter

NHTSA #22V228000 · Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filling/Charging · NHTSA notice

Reported April 7, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 54 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 224 · Owners notified September 21, 2022

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Nexo vehicles. Following hydrogen refueling, the inlet receptacle filter could detach and cause a hydrogen fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hydrogen fuel inlet receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 224.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Integrated Electronic Brake System Malfunction

NHTSA #20V748000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Electric — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported December 1, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 8,176 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 199 · Owners notified January 25, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Hyundai Nexo model years

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