Hyundai Nexo
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
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2021 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 58 | 60 | 3.73 | 4.06 | 3.92 | — |
| 2025 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
| 2024 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | 57-61 MPGe combined |
| 2023 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
| 2022 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
| 2021 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
| 2020 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
| 2019 | 59 | 54 | 57 | 3.99 | 4.36 | 4.13 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 161 hp | 291 lb-ft |
| 2023 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 161 hp | 291 lb-ft |
| 2021 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | Hydrogen | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 850 | 29.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 840 | 29.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 109.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 109.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 461 | 16.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rated vehicle | abs | tpms | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 HYUNDAI NEXO SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 2025 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 2021 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Nexo SUV FWD | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Hyundai Nexo presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2025
The 2025 Hyundai Nexo presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints.
2024
The 2024 Hyundai Nexo presents a unique ownership proposition as a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle.
2023
The 2023 Hyundai Nexo presents a unique ownership proposition, but a critical safety recall concerning its hydrogen storage system demands careful consideration.
2022
The 2022 Hyundai Nexo presents a unique ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Hyundai Nexo presents a unique ownership proposition with its hydrogen fuel cell technology, but significant safety recalls related to hydrogen leaks and fire risk, alongside complaints about braking and acceleration, position it as a high-risk used purchase.
2020
The 2020 Hyundai Nexo presents a unique ownership proposition, but significant concerns regarding its **fuel cell system** and documented repair difficulties make it a high-risk used purchase.
2019
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo presents significant ownership risks due to critical recalls and reported issues with its braking and hydrogen fuel systems.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Nexo?
Carfocal currently has 8 published Nexo reports, covering 2019 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Hyundai Nexo presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Hyundai Nexo reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Nexo. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 hyundai nexo presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints. and the 2026 hyundai nexo's value proposition hinges on its advanced technology and excellent reported reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Nexo?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2019 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints