repaired · 2026 Q3
Fuel/propulsion system
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
2020 Hyundai NexoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2020 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 August 16, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Hyundai Nexo has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
2Engine
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel system, other
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2020 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.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Propulsion system: fuel cell
Park outsideRisk. A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Control module: software
Risk. Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
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
2020 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
2020 Hyundai Nexo safety ratings
2020 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.
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,…
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…
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,…
Own a 2020 Nexo?
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