MODEL
Hyundai Nexo Safety
NHTSA safety across every Hyundai Nexo model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Hyundai Nexo we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 13 recalls have been issued across those years.
No NHTSA data exists for the Hyundai Nexo; the agency has not published crash test results or other safety assessments for this model year. This lack of data prevents a complete safety evaluation, leaving consumers without critical information regarding the vehicle's crashworthiness. Without federal ratings, the Safety Index for the Nexo cannot be computed. There are no recalls and zero owner complaints on file.
The Hyundai Nexo presents a safety profile that is harder to assess than most vehicles. Shoppers should note a significant gap in its federal evaluation: NHTSA has not crash-tested the Nexo across any model year from 2019 through 2025. This means no star ratings, no Safety Index scores, and no independent federal crash-test data exist to evaluate its structural protection. What is available is a recall record that demands close attention. Across six model years, the Nexo has accumulated 13 recalls. Of these, 10 are classified as park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns. These are the most serious categories in the federal recall system, typically reserved for fire risk or immediate operational hazards. For a low-volume model, this heavy recall profile is notable, especially with only 19 owner complaints on record. The complaint tally is modest, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the NHTSA data, though these remain unverified allegations. The Nexo is a pioneering machine, but its safety documentation is thin and its recall history carries real weight. Verify all open recalls before purchase.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Nexo as a technically impressive and refined vehicle, praising its smooth, quiet driving character and upscale interior presentation. Most acknowledge that its appeal is sharply limited by hydrogen refueling infrastructure, and they tend to position it as a compelling proof-of-concept rather than a practical choice for most American drivers.
- The Nexo has never been crash-tested by NHTSA across any model year from 2019 to 2025, leaving shoppers without any federal star ratings or structural safety benchmarks to evaluate.
- Thirteen recalls have been issued across the covered model years, and 10 of those carry park-outside or do-not-drive designations, the most serious classifications in the federal recall system. Check NHTSA.gov for any open recall on your specific VIN before driving.
- Despite the heavy recall activity, the Nexo has generated only 19 owner complaints in NHTSA's database across six model years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. That low complaint volume may partly reflect how few units are on the road rather than an absence of issues.
- The Nexo's hydrogen fuel-cell system is subject to unique regulatory and safety scrutiny that conventional gasoline or battery-electric vehicles do not face, making it especially important to stay current on all manufacturer service bulletins and recall remedies as this technology continues to mature.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 Hyundai Nexo with 4 recalls.