2023 Hyundai NexoFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
59
MPG
Highway
54
MPG
Combined
57
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Hydrogen FCV
City
59
Hwy
54
Comb
57
Fuel cost: $0/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$0

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$12,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
1.5 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Induction Type
PEM
Fuel Type
Hydrogen

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,182/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,568/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,023/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,088/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,190/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,187/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,471/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,215/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,143/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,171/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 57 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems6 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 6 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Nexo. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), fuel system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Fuel System
3
Engine
1
Brakes
1

2023 Hyundai Nexo problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 04/04/2026ODI#11729181
I am submitting this complaint to report serious safety, usability, and infrastructure-related issues concerning my Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle has become unsafe and practical…
Other / UnknownFiled: 02/10/2026ODI#11716940
The vehicle has a material operability limitation related to its fuel/propulsion system that was not disclosed at the time of sale. After purchase, the vehicle’s real-world operation is materially re…
Fuel SystemFiled: 01/30/2026ODI#11714569
Vehicle: 2023 Hyundai Nexo Limited VIN: [XXX] Mileage at failure: ~12,077 Location: California What is the problem? After Hyundai performed Safety Recall 269 (thermally-activated pressure relief devi…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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