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2023 Hyundai Nexo Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20262 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller

Complaint Summary

The 2023 Hyundai Nexo has 5 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve service brakes and unknown or other.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.8/ 10

Based on 5 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

SERVICE BRAKES

1 20%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 20%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 20%

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

1 20%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

1 20%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is SERVICE BRAKES, accounting for 20% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2023 Hyundai Nexo

The 2023 Hyundai Nexo has 5 owner complaints in this dataset. SERVICE BRAKES is the most common complaint category, representing about 20% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo are SERVICE BRAKES (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2023 Hyundai Nexo?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2022 Nexo complaints2024 Nexo complaints2021 Nexo complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 5 of 5 systems

SERVICE BRAKES

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I WAS DRIVEN ABOUT 65 MILES WHEN SUDDENLY SHOW ON THE CLUSTER EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLY IT HAPPEN TODAY AND ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE . I HAPPEN LIKE 5 SECONDS AND DISAPPEAR AND BOTH CASES.

9/25/2024

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

A THERMALLY-ACTIVATED PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE (TPRD) THAT VENTS HYDROGEN GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE TO PREVENT OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF THE HYDROGEN FUEL TANK IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING IN THE LOCAL AREA AROUND THE HYDROGEN FUEL TANKS. THE TPRD IS DESIGNED TO VENTTHROUGH A GLASS BULB-TYPE RELEASE MECHANISM THAT FRACTURES WHEN A SPECIFICOPERTAING TEMPERATURE IS REACHED. THE GLASS BULB-TYPE MECHANISM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD PREMATURELY FRACTURE DUE TO MICROCRACKS IN THE GLASS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INADVERTENT DISCHARGE OF HYDROGEN GAS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. HYDROGEN GAS LEAKING IN CONFINED AREAS WITH THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SURCE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE WHIEL PARKED. THE DEALER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REPAIR UNTIL MAY 12, 2025

1/29/2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property damage. This is applicable to all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available in the US.

11/16/2025

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property damage. This is applicable to all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available in the US.

11/16/2025

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

1 Report20% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The vehicle uses hydrogen fuel which is stored in three high pressure cylinders. Any fires or damage to the vehicle that affects the fuel system can result in an explosion. During a recent recall, customers were recommended not to park near structures because the car can explode and cause property damage. This is applicable to all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles available in the US.

11/16/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo?

The most reported complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo is SERVICE BRAKES, with 1 owner report. That is about 20% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Are complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Nexo a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 2 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Nexo severe?

2 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Hyundai Nexo: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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