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2023 Hyundai Nexo

Hydrogen fuel cell
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical1
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA6
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA61 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Hyundai Nexo is sold in the U.S. as a hydrogen fuel cell compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Nexo Blue, is EPA-rated at 61 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 6 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Nexo BlueHydrogen fuel cellFWD120 kW IPMSM655861—
NexoHydrogen fuel cellFWD120 kW IPMSM595457—

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47282, 47281.

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Recalls (1)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Fuel System, Other

269
Park outside1,545 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskA vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V761000reported Oct 11, 2024Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
6complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Unspecified3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes1
Lane Departure1
Engine1

What owners describe

“The vehicle has a material operability limitation related to its fuel/propulsion system that was not disclosed at the time of sale. After purchase, the vehicle’s real-world operation is materially restricted due to fuel availability and system limitations that prevent reliable use as represented. The limitation affec…”Feb 10, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“Vehicle: 2023 Hyundai Nexo Limited VIN: [XXX] Mileage at failure: ~12,077 Location: California What is the problem? After Hyundai performed Safety Recall 269 (thermally-activated pressure relief device) on my vehicle, the vehicle developed a hydrogen leak and was declared unsafe. Hyundai advised that no repair remedy i…”Jan 30, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property damage. This is appli…”Nov 16, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Nexo model years

A

2026 Hyundai Nexo

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Hyundai Nexo

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2024 Hyundai Nexo

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2022 Hyundai Nexo

1 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2021 Hyundai Nexo

2 recalls · 5 complaints

D

2020 Hyundai Nexo

4 recalls · 7 complaints

F

2019 Hyundai Nexo

4 recalls · 3 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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