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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Hyundai Nexo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

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

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, other22Oct 11, 2024

Safety recalls2

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
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 component2

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
2Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system2100000
Fuel system150000
Other150000
Engine150000
Forward collision avoidance150000

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

  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Nexo. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V258000 (Fuel System, Other, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 08/11/2022 · ODI 11478872
  • Electrical system

    “The car does not automatically brake to avoid collision. I have tested the car by going straight into a large object either another car or person in front of my car and it will not brake.”

    Filed 07/14/2022 · ODI 11473991

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2021 Hyundai Nexo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Nexo have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 Hyundai Nexo recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, other, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Nexo?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 2 filed with NHTSA (100%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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