Hyundai Nexo recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Nexo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Hydrogen tank valve may leak

    Reported September 22, 2026Model years 2017–2024EU Safety Gate SR/02691/26

    A faulty thermal safety valve may allow hydrogen to leak and ignite, increasing fire risk. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    A faulty thermal safety valve in the hydrogen tank may cause hydrogen to leak. The leaking hydrogen may ignite and increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Germany

  2. Pressure relief device may break and leak hydrogen

    Reported October 11, 2024Model years 2019–2024NHTSA campaign 24V7610001,545 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The pressure relief device may break and cause a hydrogen leak, which can lead to a fire while parked and increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will replace the device free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  3. Hydrogen may leak from the fuel filler connection

    Reported November 14, 2022Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2022/3165 vehicles affected

    Hydrogen may leak from the fuel filler connection. The connection will be inspected and, if it does not meet measurement standards, replaced along with related fuel line parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HYDROGEN GAS LEAKAGE IN THE FUEL LINE RECEPTACLE (FUEL FILLER CONNECTION).
    Defect
    It is possible hydrogen gas may leak from the fuel line receptacle (fuel filler connection)
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the receptacle. If measurement standards are not met replace the receptacle and fuel line-related parts

  4. Hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail

    Reported September 12, 2022Model years 2017–2021DVSA recall R/2022/25330 vehicles affected

    Hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail. The fuel processing system mounting sensor, sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HYDROGEN GAS DETECTION SENSOR FAILURE.
    Defect
    Some vehicles might experience hydrogen gas detection sensor failure.
    Remedy
    The fuel processing system mounting sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced.

  5. Hydrogen leak sensors may fail to detect leaks

    Reported April 14, 2022Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 22V258000922 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The hydrogen gas detection sensors may fail to detect leaks in the fuel delivery system, increasing fire risk while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will replace the sensors, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUEL CELL
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  6. Hydrogen inlet filter may detach

    Reported April 7, 2022Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 22V22800054 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    After refuelling, the inlet receptacle filter may detach and cause a hydrogen leak. A leak near an ignition source can increase fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will replace the hydrogen fuel inlet receptacle, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    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.

  7. Braking performance may be reduced

    Reported January 25, 2021Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2020/38238,505 vehicles affected

    An abnormality in the IEB system may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp and reduce braking performance. The ESC system software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
    Defect
    If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.
    Remedy
    A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

  8. Brake system may reduce braking performance

    Reported December 1, 2020Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 20V7480008,176 vehicles affected

    The electronic brake system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and significantly reduce braking performance, lengthening stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the brake system software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  9. Parking assist software may not prevent movement

    Reported April 9, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V21300011,870 vehicles affected

    The remote parking assist software may fail to prevent vehicle movement when it detects a system malfunction. Unintended movement increases crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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