2018 Acura NSX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 19, 2023 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other NSX years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Acura NSX so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2018 Acura NSX recalls (3)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpMay 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 135,995 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblySep 7, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V600000 · 967 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.

Other Acura NSX years

← 2017 NSX · 2019 NSX →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2021 NSX10
2020 NSX01
2019 NSX12
201803
2017 NSX63
2005 NSX10
2001 NSX10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura NSX?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Acura NSX?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Acura NSX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other NSX model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.