The defect
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Nexo vehicles. The thermally activated pressure relief device (TPRD) may break and cause a hydrogen gas leak, which can result in a fire while parked.
The risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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 number for this recall is 269.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai NEXO | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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 |
| Hyundai NEXO | 2020 | 7 | 4 |
| Hyundai NEXO | 2021 | 5 | 2 |
| Hyundai NEXO | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Hyundai NEXO | 2023 | 6 | 1 |
| Hyundai NEXO | 2024 | 0 | 1 |