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2017 Acura NSX reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura NSX over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 NSX years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Fuses and circuit breakers, and Tank.

2016 Acura NSX
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Complaints

6

Per year

1

Recalls

3

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (2 of 6), then Service brakes (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 NSX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Acura NSX. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakers 2018-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 18V599000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2018-09-07 · NHTSA campaign 18V600000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
2
Service brakes
2
Air bags
1
Electrical system
1
Structure
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320181201922025
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-07-28
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-07-14
  • "THE CAR HAS LOST POWER A COUPLE OF TIMES. WHEN THE CAR'S BATTERY GOES DEAD, YOU CANNOT CLOSE EITHER DOOR ON THIS CAR. IF YOU HAVE BAD WEATHER THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE INTERIOR OF THIS CAR WILL GET DAMAGED. THERE IS AN…"
    Electrical system · filed 2018-06-09
  • "CARBON FIBER BRAKE ROTORS ARE CRACKING AND ACURA S DOING NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM"
    Service brakes · filed 2018-03-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Acura NSX 2 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
NSX hybrid 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S9) All-wheel drive 21 22 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

Second generation hybrid, 2016–2022
Body styles Coupe
Oil 0W-40 full synthetic (Acura Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil Type 3 or equivalent) , 7.7 qt capacity
Tire size 245/35R19, 305/30R20

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-600 covers certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles: the crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks may leak. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the affected fuel-system parts per the campaign. Recall 18V-599 covers certain 2017 NSX vehicles where road vibration may loosen metal screws securing the printed circuit board for the high-mounted stop lamp, which can cause the lamp not to illuminate; dealers replace the screws. Recall 23V-858 later includes certain NSX among a multi-model Honda/Acura fuel-pump impeller campaign.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Acura NSX reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura NSX over 10 years — 1 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 NSX years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Fuses and circuit breakers, and Tank.

What are common problems with a 2017 Acura NSX?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (2 of 6), then Service brakes (2) and Air bags (1). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2017 Acura NSX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 NSX has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Acura NSX been recalled?

The 2017 Acura NSX has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Acura NSX?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2017 Acura NSX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Acura NSX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Acura NSX is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Acura NSX use?

0W-40 full synthetic (Acura Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil Type 3 or equivalent) With filter, about 7.7 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Acura NSX?

Published US specs commonly list front 245/35R19, 305/30R20 and rear 245/35R19, 305/30R20; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Acura NSX?

Recall 18V-600 covers certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles: the crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks may leak. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the affected fuel-system parts per the campaign. Recall 18V-599 covers certain 2017 NSX vehicles where road vibration may loosen metal screws securing the printed circuit board for the high-mounted stop lamp, which can cause the lamp not to illuminate; dealers replace the screws. Recall 23V-858 later includes certain NSX among a multi-model Honda/Acura fuel-pump impeller campaign.