2017 Acura NSXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2017 Acura NSX, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Acura NSX has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system20
Service brakes20
Air bags11
Electrical system10
Structure11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 Acura NSX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2020 Q1

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 18V-599 · Sep 7, 2018 · 793 vehicles · 707 repaired

Risk. Brake lights that do not work increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2020 Q2

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 18V-600 · Sep 7, 2018 · 967 vehicles · 878 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other NSX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the NSX median. How we score

'91'92'94'01'05'17'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Acura NSX safety ratings

2017 Acura NSX 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Acura NSX, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What NSX owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11676787 · Jul 28, 2025
My vehicle is 2017 Acura NSX with VIN [VIN]. 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…
Complaint 11673469 · Jul 14, 2025

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