Reliability & cost of ownership
Acura NSX Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Acura NSX? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Acura NSX problems by model year
9 recall entries across 4 model years and 10 owner complaints across 7 model years on file, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the remaining 3 model years — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 NSX | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2020 NSX | 1 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2019 NSX | 2 | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2018 NSX | 3 | None on file at try.vin | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2017 NSX | 3 | 6 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
| 2005 NSX | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
| 2001 NSX | Not confirmed | 1 | No overall rating on file | Recalls & complaints → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Acura NSX, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- fuel/propulsion system3 complaints
- unknown or other3 complaints
- structure2 complaints
- service brakes2 complaints
- engine and engine cooling1 complaint
- seat belts1 complaint
- tires1 complaint
- air bags1 complaint