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NHTSA Recall 22V258000: Fuel cell (electrical system) and delivery (fuel system)

Park outside Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 922 vehicles. It affects 2019–2021 Hyundai Nexo.

922
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (August 12)
NHTSA campaign22V258000
Manufacturer campaign225
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › FUEL CELL; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY
Report receivedApril 14, 2022
Owner notificationAugust 12, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V258000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Nexo2019, 2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.