2020 Hyundai Nexo Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo.

20192021
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2020 Hyundai Nexo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Fuel System

#22 complaints

Engine Problems

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Nexo.

Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Fuel Cell
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Nexo

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,513 vehicles.

24V761000Fuel System · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
~1,545 affected

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.

22V258000Electrical System:propulsion System:fuel Cell · Fuel System, Other:delivery
~922 affected

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.

20V748000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~8,176 affected

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.

20V213000Electrical System:software
~11,870 affected

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.

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2020 Hyundai Nexo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Nexo reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2020 Hyundai Nexo has 13 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Nexo?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (5 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2020 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,513 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Hyundai Nexo?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Nexo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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