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1991-2021 · 9 model years

Acura NSX Problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Acura NSX across 9 model years, and it has 5 recalls. The 2017 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6), while 1994, 2001, 2021 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20176 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2017
Complaints
17
Recalls
5
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

NSX complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20211000-A
20200100-C
20191200Fuel systemD
20180300-F
20176310BrakesF
20011000Engine & coolingA
19941000BrakesA
19922010Engine & coolingC
19915110BrakesF

Most common NSX problems

Acura NSX recalls 5

Latest NSX complaints

2019 Acura NSXFuel system

I purchased the car new in 2019. I believe in 2020, the car was repaired for a recall notice on the fuel pump. At the time, I had around 2000 miles on the car. I now have about 4700 miles on the car. On September 4th of this year, I was driving on ta road and the car completely lost power on the road. The accelerator would not work and I had a coast to a turn off. This sudden loss of power could have caused an accident. After being sent to the dealership, the notified me that the fuel pump would need to be...

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replaced which to my understanding is the same part that was recalled. Not only am I notifying NHTSA of the repeated failure of the part that was supposedly replaced and could lead to a crash, I also wanted to notify NHTSA that I am being asked to pay for a portion of the repair, which is significant. I do not understand why I need to pay for the replacement of a failed recall as I thought that was not allowed by law. There were a whole series of errors including fuel system error. The dealership has confirmed the part failure and I have an estimate for the repair.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11768576
2017 Acura NSXFuel system

On my 2017 Acura NSX, Fuel Pump Module have failed on July 12, 2025, while driving on a highway, and the engine stalled coming to a stop in the middle of the freeway. The service dealer at Greensboro Acura confirmed the failed Fuel Pump Module part number is 17708-T6N-A02-M1 and it is clearly listed under NHTSA Recall 23V-858 report on page 11 Component Name 31. I have reported this incident and explained to Honda/Acura Client Relations Recall division, but was told that there's NO recall on my VIN. I believe...

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Honda/Acura has failed to include this vehicle's VIN as part of the NHTSA Recall 23V-858 clearly includes recall information of the part listed on page 11 of NHTSA Recall 23V-858 report - Component Name 31. I have included a picture of the part 17708-T6N-A02-M1. I believe Acura/Honda has failed to add my VIN as part of the recall. Now that it has failed and require replacement, I hope you attend to this urgent matter at your earliest convenient time possible.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11676787
2017 Acura NSXFuel system

My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN 19UNC1B08HY000777. My vehicle experienced a fuel pump module failure identical to the known defect under Recall 23V-858, but my VIN is not currently included in the recall. I believe it should be. This is a significant safety matter, as I faced such fuel pump module failure that caused failure of the overall vehicle that came to a stop while I was driving on a freeway. I've never experienced such unsafe events. The car is not drivable and failed in hazardous conditions and is a...

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safety risk. It was towed to the Acura dealer and diagnosed with Fuel Pump Malfunction with DTC P0087 and P2636 identical to known defect under Recall 23V-858. Please review and consider adding my VIN to Recall 23V-858.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11673469
2021 Acura NSXOther & unknown

UNKNOWN

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11438452
1991 Acura NSXTransmission & drivetrain

Dear nhtsa: while driving under normal acceleration I noticed a grinding noise from the transmission. I subsequently discovered that a transmission part failed. See attached photo. I learned by further investigation that acura of america is aware of this manufacturer defect and has issued multiple technical service bulletin in the united states see attached. In japan honda issued an official safety recall is active for the same exact issue. There are no differences between the japanese parts and the american...

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parts. The only difference is that honda of japan adopted a more stringent and ethically sound stance when regarding the lives of their customer and others on their roadways. I then contacted acura of america for goodwill assistance. On 3/15/19 during a recorded phone call [[redacted]], self-identified as regional manger of customer relations american honda, notified me that acura has denied this claim, acura case no. 09421151 . Further, acura has no safety recalls open on this vehicle, and she does not consider this a safety issue. I strongly believe this is a safety issue as evidenced by the photo attached showing pieces of hardened metal from a broken snap ring inside my transmission. This broken metal within the transmission case can cause a catastrophic failure and locking of the trans-axel at speed without warning. I have also attached graphs of a years long - live survey by an online acura nsx owners group which illustrates that this safety defect is still affecting numerous owners to this date. Http://www.Nsxprime.Com/forum/showthread.Php/208278-snap-ring-failures-data-needed?Fbclid=iwar1ifynhkj0xnw4ia1atgq7i-qsamilmnwoz4yw6m8pofsrqzporklbu2rm there are lives at stake here, which is why I am filing a formal complaint with the nhtsa. I have copied acura of america sincerely, [[redacted]] - 3/15/19 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Cc *tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11187059

Questions about the Acura NSX

Which Acura NSX years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2017 (6), 1991 (5), 1992 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2017 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Acura NSX years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1994, 2001, 2021 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other NSX years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Acura NSX problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (5), fuel system (3), wheels & tires (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Acura NSX have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all Acura NSX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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