2017 Acura NSX Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid AWD · 21 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Acura NSX (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2017 Acura NSX. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and other or unknown (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 127 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 33%
- Fuel system2 33%
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “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 listed under NHTSA Recall 23V-858 report on page 11 Component Name 31. I have reported this incident and explained to Honda/Acura Client Relations Recall division, but was told that there's NO recall on my VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676787, filed 2025-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,650 and 13,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 Acura NSX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 21 | 22 | 21 | $3,900 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Acura NSX 2017–2020, Honda Accord 2013–2023, CR-V 2013–2023 +17 more
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…
- 18V599000Sep 7, 2018Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Acura NSX 2017
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…
- 18V600000Sep 7, 2018Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Acura NSX 2017–2018
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.
Recall details for the 2017 Acura NSX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 127 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10231060Jan 25, 2023Electrical system, Fuel system. Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a Product Update has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number [VIN NUMBER]). The PGM-FI computer may not output some…
- 10219525Aug 18, 2022Electrical system. "Service bulletin - Due to a software defect between two CPUs, the Generic Scan Tool (GST) may not be able to read the Calibration ID (CID) of the CPU under some limited conditions. NOTE: The GST…
- 10219517Aug 10, 2022Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 NSXs with a client complaint of the outer door handle not retracting properly. To better understand the cause…
- 10216918Jul 26, 2022Latches, locks and linkages. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 NSXs with a client complaint of the outer door handle not retracting properly. To better understand the cause…
- 10216893Jul 11, 2022Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 NSXs with a client complaint of the outer door handle not retracting properly. To better understand the cause…
- 10215495Jun 14, 2022Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 NSXs with a client complaint of the outer door handle not retracting properly. To better understand the cause…
- 10208098Feb 8, 2022Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 NSXs with a client complaint of door rattle in the tweeter area. To better understand the cause of this…
- 10206807Jan 22, 2022Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 NSXs with a client complaint of door rattle in the tweeter area. To better understand the cause of this…
- 10206809Jan 21, 2022Electrical system. Owner Notification Letter - On your 2017 or 2018 NSX, the PGM-FI computer may not output some required communication data to a generic scan tool under certain conditions, due to an internal software…
- 10206455Jan 3, 2022Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 NSXs with a client complaint of door rattle in the tweeter area. To better understand the cause of this…
Other model years of the Acura NSX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 6,000 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Acura NSX have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2017 Acura NSX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 Acura NSX is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2017 Acura NSX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Acura NSX get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Acura NSX (NSX Hybrid, 3.5L 6-cyl · hybrid) at 21 mpg combined, 21 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Acura NSX reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,650 and 13,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.