NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Hyundai Nexo Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Hyundai Nexo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2021 Hyundai Nexo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Hyundai Nexo owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Nexo, describing incidents dated April 24, 2022 to July 5, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11478872 · Filed
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Nexo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V258000 (Fuel System, Other, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
ODI #11473991 · Filed
The car does not automatically brake to avoid collision. I have tested the car by going straight into a large object either another car or person in front of my car and it will not brake. In addition the hydrogen sensor is not working properly as I have already been informed of from their recall…
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
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
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.
Other Hyundai Nexo model years
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