NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Hyundai Nexo Safety Record
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo does not have a federal crash-test rating; NHTSA has not evaluated this vehicle for crashworthiness. The absence of this data means no computed Safety Index can be assigned. However, the federal record does show a Heavy recall and complaint burden, with four recall campaigns issued for this model year. Three of these recalls are park-outside directives, specifically concerning the hydrogen fuel system. This places a significant onus on owners to address safety issues proactively.
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and has four recall campaigns on record according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 4 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Hyundai Nexo?
Three of the four recall campaigns for the 2019 Nexo specifically advise owners against parking the vehicle indoors, a designation NHTSA reserves for high-risk scenarios involving fire, explosion, or toxic exposure. Two of these campaigns were issued in the same month in 2022. A third, covering the pressure relief device, was issued subsequently and applies to model years 2019 through 2024, keeping the 2019 vehicles within its scope. The fourth recall addresses brake software. Although numerically modest, the three filed complaints align with these recall areas, citing issues in both the fuel and propulsion system and the brakes. No other model years of this vehicle have been NHTSA-tested, leaving no crash-safety reference point.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Hyundai Nexo have any recalls?
The 2019 Nexo carries four recall campaigns. Three are park-outside directives covering hydrogen fuel system components: a thermally activated pressure relief device that may break and vent hydrogen, hydrogen gas detection sensors that may fail to detect leaks, and an inlet receptacle filter that could detach after refueling. A fourth campaign addresses brake system software in the Integrated Electronic control module and does not carry a park-outside designation.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES24V761000
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 n
Reported 2024-10-11
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY22V258000
Risk: A hydrogen gas leak can increase the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2022-04-14
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING22V228000
Risk: A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hydrogen fuel inlet receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 224.
Reported 2022-04-07
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE20V748000
Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
Reported 2020-12-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Hyundai Nexo?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Nexo, covering the Fuel and Propulsion System, Service Brakes, and an unknown or other category. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as facts by NHTSA or any other authority.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Hyundai Nexo?
Four distinct recall campaigns impact the 2019 Nexo, a critical consideration for any prospective buyer. Of particular concern are three separate park-outside directives related to the fuel system. Owners must verify, via NHTSA.gov and the vehicle's VIN, that these recalls have been addressed. An uncompleted park-outside recall directly influences where the vehicle can be safely stored.
- Three of the four recall campaigns on the 2019 Nexo are park-outside directives tied to hydrogen fuel system failures, including a pressure relief device defect, a sensor that may miss hydrogen leaks, and an inlet filter that may detach after refueling.
- The pressure relief device recall issued in 2024 covers 2019 through 2024 Nexo vehicles, meaning 2019 model year units are still within the active scope of that campaign.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Nexo in any category, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year and the Heavy burden band reflects recall and complaint volume only, not crashworthiness.
- Owners and prospective buyers should verify recall completion status for all four campaigns using the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov, with particular urgency for any campaign carrying a park-outside instruction.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Hyundai Nexo places
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FAQ2019 Hyundai Nexo safety questions
Was the 2019 Hyundai Nexo crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Nexo have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Nexo, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Hyundai Nexo?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Nexo. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Other Nexo years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Nexo 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.