2020 Hyundai Nexo Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2020 Hyundai Nexo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (5 reports).

4Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2020 Hyundai Nexo recalls

Hydrogen Leak Can Cause Fire While Parked

Recall 24V761Oct 11, 20241,545 vehicles affected

A part called the thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) on the hydrogen fuel tank may break.

Hydrogen Sensors May Miss Leaks, Raising Fire Risk

Recall 22V258Apr 14, 2022922 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have hydrogen gas detection sensors that may fail to detect leaks in the hydrogen gas delivery system.

Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance

Recall 20V748Dec 1, 20208,176 vehicles affected

Some electric brake systems in these vehicles may detect an abnormal sensor signal in the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system.

Parking Feature May Let Car Move Unexpectedly

Recall 20V213Apr 9, 202011,870 vehicles affected

A software flaw in the Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) system can cause the vehicle to keep moving when it should stop after a system malfunction is detected.

Most common 2020 Hyundai Nexo problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2025-08-16, Engine
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 defe
2025-06-30, Fuel System, Other
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.
2024-12-09, Fuel/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
2022-08-01, Engine
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
2022-02-18, Unknown 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 pers

2020 Hyundai Nexo questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo: Hydrogen Leak Can Cause Fire While Parked; Hydrogen Sensors May Miss Leaks, Raising Fire Risk; Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance; Parking Feature May Let Car Move Unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Nexo?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (5), Engine (2), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Hyundai Nexo has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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