2021 Hyundai Nexo recalls and problems

The 2021 Hyundai Nexo has 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaigns: 24V761000, 22V258000.

How the 2021 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Nexo model years — 3rd most.

2recalls

5complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Oct 11, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V761000 · 1,545 vehicles

Park outside

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Apr 14, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V258000 · 922 vehicles

Park outside

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System4

Electrical System2

Engine2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2021 vs. other Hyundai Nexo years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Nexo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Hyundai Nexo, the latest from Oct 11, 2024 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Nexo?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (4), electrical system (2), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2021 Hyundai Nexo?

2 recalls advise parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.