Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Hyundai Nexo: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Nexo at 57–61 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

57–61

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Hyundai Nexo recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo, newest first.

Fuel/propulsion system and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V761000 Reported Oct 11, 2024 Park outside
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 269)
Components
Fuel/propulsion system; Fuel system, other: Storage: Tank assembly: Pressure relief devices
Units affected
1,545 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Hyundai Nexo fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Hyundai Nexo EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
NexofcvSingle-speedFront-Wheel DriveHydrogen59/54/57 mpg—0
Nexo BluefcvSingle-speedFront-Wheel DriveHydrogen65/58/61 mpg—0

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Hyundai Nexo crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Hyundai Nexo NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Hyundai Nexo owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Nexo, most recently on Apr 4, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Hyundai Nexo complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Fuel/propulsion system3
Unknown or other3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Engine1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Lane departure: Assist1
Service brakes1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Nexo model years

Hyundai Nexo by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Nexo60–68 mpg———
2025 Nexo57–61 mpg———
2024 Nexo57–61 mpg10—
2022 Nexo57–61 mpg11—
2021 Nexo57–61 mpg25—
2020 Nexo57–61 mpg47—
2019 Nexo57–61 mpg43—

All Hyundai Nexo years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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