2020 Hyundai Nexo recalls

4 safety recalls, 7 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
7Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2020 Hyundai Nexo recall list

Fuel System, Other recall

Park outside24V-761
October 12, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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.

Fuel System, Other recall

Park outside22V-258
April 14, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

20V-748
December 1, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Electrical System recall

20V-213
April 9, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

2020 Hyundai Nexo owner complaints

7 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System5
Power Train2
Engine2
Fuel System, Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown or Other1
Electrical System1

Recent complaints

August 16, 2025Power TrainEngineFuel/Propulsion System

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. The power loss issue was diagnosed to originate from a fuel-cell stack failure, one of the Nexo’s main power-train components. This is a known power-train issue to Hyundai, debated online since 2021 by consumers experiencing the same power loss, across various Hyundai web-logs. Other affected consumers filed a class action lawsuit this year against Hyundai Motor America Inc, for the same and other reasons. The lawsuit accuses Hyundai of selling Nexo vehicles equipped with defect

June 30, 2025Fuel System, OtherFuel/Propulsion System

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the only dealer capable of performing the recall repair on the vehicle was in California. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the issue. The contact had not experienced an issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

December 9, 2024Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlFuel/Propulsion System

PLEASE SEE ATTACH FOR DETAILS 1. Component or System Involved The Fuel Cell System and Accelerator Pedal Control System are suspected to have malfunctioned. The issue is characterized by the vehicle's failure to respond to input from the accelerator pedal, particularly at speeds between 45-65 mph, which may be linked to increased power demand from the fuel cell system. The system is available for inspection upon request, as the issue is ongoing. 2. Safety Risks The malfunction poses a serious safety risk to the driver, passengers, and other road users. Sudden and unexpected loss of acceleration while driving, overtaking, or climbing inclines creates a high risk of collisions, especially on h

August 1, 2022EngineFuel/Propulsion System

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. In addition, the CarPlay function on my car has not been working for 2 years and both Tustin and van nuys Hyundai dealership fail to fix it

February 18, 2022Unknown or Other

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. At the beginning I believe the car was able to keep the speed but it slowly started losing the power. The risk is that a vehicle behind might not expect such behavior from my car and also changing lanes is tricky because it can't accelerate and it moves slower than other cars on the road. I've contacted dealership's service two times but they didn't find any issue. I also contacted Hyundai's customer support but they wasn't able to help me as well. The person

2020 Hyundai Nexo crash test ratings

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Driver aids on the tested 2020 Hyundai Nexo: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2020 Hyundai Nexo recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo. The most recent, filed October 12, 2024, concerns the fuel system, other.

What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Nexo problems?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (5 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Nexo safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Hyundai Nexo?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.