DecodedCarsHyundai Nexo
8 model years from 2019 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2019–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- –
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (7)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 2,179 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Nexo in brief
The 2026 Hyundai Nexo is a small SUV and front-wheel drive.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Hyundai Nexo has 8 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (13), unknown or other (5), engine (5).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2020 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 22 owner complaints.
How the 2019 Nexo compares
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is a small SUV and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,059 lb.
About the Hyundai Nexo
The Hyundai Nexo is a hydrogen fuel cell powered crossover SUV that was revealed at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show on 8 January 2018. Replacing the Hyundai Tucson FCEV, the Nexo is the flagship for Hyundai's "eco car" portfolio. The car is named after the Danish city Nexø.
From the Wikipedia article "Hyundai Nexo", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Nexo pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Nexo
0 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2020 Nexo
7 owner complaints · 4 recalls
Most reported: Fuel/Propulsion System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 8 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 Nexo
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →