Does the 2021 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Nexo, the most recent reported on October 11, 2024 (Fuel/propulsion system, Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, pressure relief devices). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2021 Hyundai Nexo complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Hyundai Nexo recalls and problems

2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Nexo.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Hyundai Nexo recalls

Fuel/propulsion system · Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, pressure relief devices

NHTSA campaign 24V761000 · reported October 11, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 1,545 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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.

Electrical system: propulsion system, fuel cell · Fuel system, other: delivery

NHTSA campaign 22V258000 · reported April 14, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 922 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system3
Electrical system2
Engine2
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, other1
Power train1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 21, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Hydrogen fuel cell system is unstable/unreliable. Vehicle fueling infrastructure is completely unreliable and cannot be depended on for safe, ongoing operation of vehicle.

Apr 20, 2024 · Engine
It has become more frequent for there to be a delay in acceleration of about 3 to 4 seconds when traveling uphill. My car lost acceleration while going uphill. As I was gradually accelerating from a red traffic light to climb a hill, my car became stuck at a certain speed, around 50 mph on April 3rd. Even when…

Nov 20, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Catastrophic issue awaiting to happen. I am fearful the car can blow up. Hydrogen gas leak has been detected since March 2022. After and during the pumping, often there would be a loud hissing sound coming from the vehicle no from the pump itself. After fueling with hydrogen gas, it takes a minute for the car to read…

Aug 11, 2022 · Fuel system, other
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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…

Jul 14, 2022 · 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. In addition the hydrogen sensor is not working properly as I have already been informed of from their recall number 225 NHTSA…

Nexo model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	4	3
2020	4	7
2021	2	5
2022	1	1
2023	1	6
2024	1	0

All Hyundai Nexo years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Nexo, the most recent reported on October 11, 2024 (Fuel/propulsion system, Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, pressure relief devices). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Nexo?: Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2021 Hyundai Nexo complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 5 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 21, 2024.