Acura NSX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Acura NSX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017Worst | Avoid | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Acura NSX Problems
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura NSX Reliability
What year NSX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Acura NSX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 5 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2017 report for specific defects.
Is the Acura NSX reliable?
The Acura NSX has accumulated 5 owner-filed complaints and 3 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2022 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used NSX.
What are the most common NSX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (1 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (1 reports), Service Brakes (1 reports), Structure (1 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my NSX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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