2019 Hyundai Nexo recalls and problems

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Urgent: recall 24V-761, recall 22V-258, recall 22V-228 carry a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
4
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Hyundai Nexo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Hyundai Nexo recalls

Recall 24V-761: Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Other

Park outsideReported Oct 11, 2024 · 1,545 vehicles affected · 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.

Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-258: Electrical System, Fuel System, Other

Park outsideReported Apr 14, 2022 · 922 vehicles affected · 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-228: Fuel System, Other

Park outsideReported Apr 7, 2022 · 54 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 20V-748: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Dec 1, 2020 · 8,176 vehicles affected · 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2019 Hyundai Nexo problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Hyundai Nexo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Jan 18, 2022
Indicated that there is delay of acceleration on the high driving when I push the gas pedal, it doesn't linearly speed up instead it reduced the speed while I was pushing the gas pedal, worried about the behind car didn't notice the car is slowing due to this issue, it may incur the unexpected accident due to unexpected speed down on the highway driving. Put my car in the dealer to take a look at the issue, they indicated the issue and performed several software upgrade but they failed several times and it still didn't get fixed yet. I also heard that it has orange warning message which need…
Service Brakes · at 7,100 miles · reported Oct 29, 2019
When the car is moving, a "regenerative brake system failure" may occur. When this error occurs, braking effectiveness is dramatically reduced and the car's speed is limited to 13 MPH. Additionally, the car will not creep forward or hold position when the brake is released, potentially allowing the car to roll backward when the brake is not applied. The failure occurs most commonly when the car is creeping forward in traffic, but can also occur at freeway speeds. Turning off the car, restarting it, and pulling forward - in that order - will clear the brake failure warning lights and return the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Nexo: 24V-761 (fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, other), 22V-258 (electrical system, fuel system, other), 22V-228 (fuel system, other), 20V-748 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Nexo?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,100 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.