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2019 Hyundai Nexo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Nexo.

Body SUV

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is an SUV whose Fuel/Propulsion System serves as both its core powertrain and its top area of owner complaint. Despite being subject to four recalls, the 2019 model year generated just three total owner complaints. Within the Nexo's 2019–2024 reliability timeline, this launch year sits near the lower end of the complaint spectrum—well below the 2020 peak of seven complaints and slightly above the 2022 low of one—meaning that while early propulsion issues triggered manufacturer action, they resulted in relatively few owner grievances overall.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire sizeP225/60R17, P245/45R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0, P245/45R19: 7.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height64.6 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight4059 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 63.4 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Nexo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.40 sec — 2019 Limited Fuel Cell
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Limited Fuel Cell Hydrogen Electric 1.6-kWh8.40 sec16.80 sec161 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid70W Gear Oil
Brake FluidDot 3

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 61.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .1039; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .0020

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 6,200 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 36,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Hyundai Nexo, as the first model year of this hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, shows a clear pattern of early-generation teething issues. With 4 recalls and 50 technical service bulletins (TSBs) in its debut year—the highest TSB count across the entire 2019–2024 record—it indicates that Hyundai identified and addressed many serviceable problems after production, though the complaint count remains low at 3. Recalls drop to zero in 2021 and then stabilize at one per year, while TSBs fall sharply after 2020, suggesting that later model years (2021–2024) benefited from cumulative fixes. The 2019’s top complaint areas (fuel/propulsion system, brakes) align with the high TSB volume, but the data does not specify root causes for these issues. Given the elevated recall and TSB activity relative to subsequent years, the 2019 Nexo is a riskier choice; a later model year, such as 2021 or 2022, would likely offer fewer unresolved service actions and greater reliability.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V748000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:SoftwareReported 01/12/2020

Hyundai 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… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…

22V228000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filling/ChargingReported 07/04/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Nexo vehicles. Following hydrogen refueling, the inlet receptacle filter could detach and cause a hydrogen fuel leak. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hydrogen fuel inlet receptacle, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
25-01-024H-1 TSB2025-05-08Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…
25-01-024H EM2025-04-07Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Nexo. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 Nexo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.