Hyundai Nexo FE Recall R/2022/253: Hydrogen Gas Detection Sensor Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- 21D044
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Nexo FE vehicles built between 18 December 2017 and 5 October 2021. Some vehicles might experience hydrogen gas detection sensor failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fuel processing system mounting sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles might experience hydrogen gas detection sensor failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HYDROGEN GAS DETECTION SENSOR FAILURE. Defect: Some vehicles might experience hydrogen gas detection sensor failure. Remedy: The fuel processing system mounting sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hydrogen gas detection sensor failure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fuel processing system mounting sensor stack mounting sensor and hydrogen tank mounting sensor will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Nexo FE built between 18 December 2017 and 5 October 2021 may be included. Hyundai estimates 30 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 21D044 or the DVSA reference R/2022/253. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexo FEHydrogen gas leakage in the fuel line receptacle (fuel filler connection) | Urgent | R/2022/316 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2022/164 on 27 Jun 2022, for the subject vehicles may experience abnormal performance of the front right hand seatbelt…. The one launched after it was R/2022/316 on 14 Nov 2022, for hydrogen gas leakage in the fuel line receptacle (fuel filler connection). You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/253, launched 12 September 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.