2017 Acura NSX Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Acura NSX.

20052021
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 Acura NSX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Fuel System

#22 complaints

Brakes

#31 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Acura NSX.

Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Acura NSX. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Acura NSX

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,492,220 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

18V599000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · Wiring & Fuses
~793 affected

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."

18V600000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~967 affected

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.

Other Acura NSX Years

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2017 Acura NSX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Acura NSX reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2017 Acura NSX has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Acura NSX?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2017 Acura NSX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Acura NSX include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Acura NSX have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,492,220 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Acura NSX?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2017 Acura NSX shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura NSX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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