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2022 Hyundai Nexo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Nexo.

The 2022 Hyundai Nexo is a plug‑in hybrid crossover built on Hyundai’s efficient, low‑profile platform, powered by a gasoline‑electric drivetrain that delivers a seamless blend of power and economy. With only one owner complaint—centered on its fuel/propulsion system—and a single recall, the Nexo stands out as one of the most reliable models in its class, especially when compared to the 2020 year, which recorded the highest number of complaints (seven) in the vehicle’s history from 20192024. This strong record underscores the 2022 model’s reputation for durability and dependable performance.

Model year2025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

Tire size225/60R17 99HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 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.

Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 62.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.2
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.35; Rear: 0.31
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.039; Rear: 0.331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0001
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.002

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 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 36,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 120,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 2022 model year represents a stability point in the Nexo generation, posting the lowest complaint volume in the dataset at just one federal complaint—specifically regarding the Fuel/Propulsion System—while maintaining zero crash or fire incidents. Following a recall-free 2021, 2022 saw the return of one recall campaign, though this remains significantly lower than the four recalls recorded annually in 2019 and 2020. Technical Service Bulletins increased to 18 from 2021's low of five, yet sit well below the 34-50 range seen in the launch years, suggesting maturing production without the early-manufacturing teething issues. Notably, 2022 precedes the 2023 spike that saw complaints jump to six, indicating the 2022 model may have avoided the issues that affected the subsequent year. With minimal owner-reported problems and restrained recall activity compared to the generation's outset, the 2022 Nexo presents as a relatively sound acquisition within this limited-production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle line.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
18
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V761000Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief DevicesReported 11/10/2024

Hyundai 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. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the TPRD, free of charge. Interim notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 18 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

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

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
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

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

Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Nexo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.