2025 Hyundai Nexo
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Engines
- –
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- FCV
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 49 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Hyundai Nexo is a small SUV and front-wheel drive.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Nexo — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Nexo →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nexo Blue FCV | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 65 / 58 / 61 | – | – | – | |
| Nexo FCV | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 59 / 54 / 57 | – | – | – |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Nexo.
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Nexo (this car) | – | Not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2025 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-5 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Nexo.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Hyundai Nexo is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Nexo in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2025 Hyundai Nexo buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Nexo. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Nexo years
Compare all years →Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →