The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Nexo vehicles. Following hydrogen refueling, the inlet receptacle filter could detach and cause a hydrogen fuel leak.
The risk
A hydrogen leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai NEXO | 2019 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai NEXO | 2019 | 3 | 4 |
Other fuel system, other recalls in 2022
6 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the fuel system, other; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
| 22V851000 18 Nov 2022 | Coach and Equipment Mfg. Corp. |
| 22V736000 4 Oct 2022 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 22V578000 4 Aug 2022 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 22V579000 4 Aug 2022 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 22V408000 9 Jun 2022 | Roush CleanTech, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022