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Buying a used 2019 Hyundai Nexo? Check these 4 recalls first
Three of the four recalls involve hydrogen: a leak at the fill port, leak sensors that may miss a hydrogen leak, and a tank part that can break and release gas. All three carry a park-outside warning, none a stop-driving order. The fourth covers loss of braking power, shared with the Kona Electric. Only 3 unverified complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with no crashes, fires or injuries — far too few to read much into.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get VIN-level proof that all three hydrogen recalls were completed
- Ask a Nexo-capable dealer to verify leak sensor function and fill port condition
- Confirm the braking-power recall was performed and test brake response
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Hyundai Nexo
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel leak at fill port · park outside | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| Hyundai Nexo leak sensors may miss hydrogen leaks · park outside | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| Hyundai Nexo hydrogen tank part can break, leaking gas · park outside | Fuel System, Other | critical |
| Hyundai Kona Electric and Nexo may lose braking power | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |