Hyundai Recalls 2019 Nexo Vehicles Due to Hydrogen Fuel Leak Risk
Hyundai is recalling 2019 Nexo vehicles because a filter may detach after refueling, causing a hydrogen leak that could lead to fire.
NHTSA safety advisory
Park this vehicle outside
NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Nexo vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel system where the inlet receptacle filter could detach following hydrogen refueling. This detachment can cause a hydrogen fuel leak.
A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park their vehicles 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 on September 21, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI NEXO
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 54
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- NEXO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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