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2020 Hyundai Nexo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 7
Latest campaign: Oct 11, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, other	2	2	Oct 11, 2024	24V761000 22V258000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	–	Dec 1, 2020	20V748000
Electrical system	1	–	Apr 9, 2020	20V213000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 11, 2024Latest campaign


Oct 11, 202424V761000	Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 24V761000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V761000 · Oct 11, 2024
Apr 14, 202222V258000	Fuel system, other: delivery A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 22V258000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V258000 · Apr 14, 2022
Dec 1, 202020V748000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V748000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V748000 · Dec 1, 2020
Apr 9, 202020V213000	Electrical system: software Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V213000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V213000 · Apr 9, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component7

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

7Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Fuel/propulsion system	5	71
Power train	2	29
Engine	2	29
Fuel system	1	14
Other	1	14
Vehicle speed control	1	14
Unknown or other	1	14
Electrical system	1	14

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“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.”
Filed 08/16/2025 · ODI 11681115
Fuel system
“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.”
Filed 06/30/2025 · ODI 11670304
Power train
“PLEASE SEE ATTACH FOR DETAILS 1. Component or System Involved The Fuel Cell System and Accelerator Pedal Control System are suspected to have malfunctioned.”
Filed 12/09/2024 · ODI 11629708

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2020 Hyundai Nexo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Nexo have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo. The most recent, 24V761000 (reported October 11, 2024), concerns fuel system, other. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Hyundai Nexo recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 2 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Hyundai Nexo?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (71%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Hyundai Nexo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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