2019 Hyundai NexoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Nexo, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-761 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Hyundai Nexo has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2019 Hyundai Nexo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

79%repaired · 2024 Q2

Propulsion system: fuel cell

Park outside

Recall 22V-258 · Apr 14, 2022 · 922 vehicles · 732 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2024 Q2

Tank assembly: filling/charging

Park outside

Recall 22V-228 · Apr 7, 2022 · 54 vehicles · 41 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2022 Q4

Control module: software

Recall 20V-748 · Dec 1, 2020 · 8,176 vehicles · 7,892 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Nexo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nexo median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Hyundai Nexo safety ratings

2019 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Nexo owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11470148 · Jun 20, 2022

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