NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2021

Acura NSX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints for the Acura NSX, covering model years 2001 to 2021. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (6), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
9 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2001–2021)

most complaints: 2017 (6 for that model year)
top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (2 complaints)
latest recall 23V858000 (reported Dec 18, 2023)

1 complaint reporting a crash (11.1%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura NSX complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 6 of 9, or 66.7%. Next come 2001 (1) and 2005 (1). The fewest are for 2021, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Acura NSX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Acura NSX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
2001	1	0
2005	1	0
2017	6	1
2021	1	0
All model years	9	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura NSX components

top 8 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (22.2% of all 9), followed by Service Brakes (2) and Structure (2). Another 3 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Acura NSX complaints (top 8)

Components named most often in Acura NSX complaints (top 8)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Unknown or Other	3	33.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	2	22.2%
Service Brakes	2	22.2%
Structure	2	22.2%
Air Bags	1	11.1%
Electrical System	1	11.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	11.1%
Seat Belts	1	11.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura NSX recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name NSX, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2020. The 2017 and 2018 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

4 recall campaigns

Acura NSX recall campaigns covering each model year
2017: 3 campaigns	2018: 3 campaigns	2019: 2 campaigns	2020: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Reported Dec 18, 2023
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2017–2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 20V314000
Reported May 28, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2018–2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 18V600000
Reported Sep 7, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Model years 2017–2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles. The crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks may leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel tanks, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are U29, and Z28.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 18V599000
Reported Sep 7, 2018
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Model year 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Acura NSX vehicles. Road vibrations may cause the metal screws that secure the printed circuit board for the high mounted center brake light to loosen and contact the circuitry, possibly resulting in the brake light fuse blowing and the brake lights not functioning. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence:
Brake lights that do not work increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center high mount brake light, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-844-682-2872. Honda's number for this recall is B2B.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura NSX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura NSX have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura NSX, covering model years 2001 to 2021. The most recent, 23V858000, was reported on December 18, 2023 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2017 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Acura NSX model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 6 of the 9 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next are 2001 (1) and 2005 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura NSX complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 22.2% of all 9. Service Brakes (2) and Structure (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura NSX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura NSX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
Acura TLX 2012–2025 · 13 recalls · 885 complaints
Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.