2019 Hyundai Nexo: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Nexo years.
3 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Nexo?The 2019 Hyundai Nexo has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Hyundai Nexo vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Nexo years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Nexo?
Across the 5 Nexo model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 7 (2020). With 3 complaints, the 2019 Nexo sits about the same as the model's median of 3.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2019 Nexo
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Campaign 20V748000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:filling/charging
Campaign 22V228000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Nexo vehicles. Following hydrogen refueling, the inlet receptacle filter could detach and cause a hydrogen fuel leak.
fuel system, other:delivery
Campaign 22V258000Hyundai 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.
fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Campaign 24V761000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, dominated by severe practical and financial challenges related to the hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem rather than the vehicle itself.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Nexo. See the full Nexo owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Nexo listings typically run $8,838–$19,084.
Other Nexo model years
Compare every Nexo year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.
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