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2018 Acura NSX problems and repair guidance

Read 3 documented issue files for the 2018 Acura NSX, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.

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2018 Acura NSX: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

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3documented issue files
1vehicle system

3 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

Fuel system

Official safety recall2017, 2018, 2019, 2020Campaign 23V858000

Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 includes certain 2017 to 2020 Acura NSX vehicles. 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. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The engine may hesitate, fail to start, stall or lose power if fuel delivery is interrupted
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: fuel pump stopped working; car stalls without warning; engine cranks but will not start; car loses power while driving; fuel system warning; engine dies at speed.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2017 to 2020 Acura NSX
  • NHTSA campaign 23V858000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 2,490,460 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Published recall 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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 23V858000: Official campaign record for Acura NSX

    NHTSA safety recall · Dec 18, 2023

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 2,490,460 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Official safety recall2018, 2019Campaign 20V314000

Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

NHTSA campaign 20V314000 includes certain 2018 to 2019 Acura NSX vehicles. 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. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The engine may hesitate, fail to start, stall or lose power if fuel delivery is interrupted
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: fuel pump stopped working; car stalls without warning; engine cranks but will not start; car loses power while driving; fuel system warning; engine dies at speed.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2018 to 2019 Acura NSX
  • NHTSA campaign 20V314000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 135,995 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Published recall remedy

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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 20V314000: Official campaign record for Acura NSX

    NHTSA safety recall · May 28, 2020

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 135,995 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Official safety recall2017, 2018Campaign 18V600000

Fuel leak and fire risk

The crossover pipe couplers between the left and right fuel tanks may leak.

NHTSA campaign 18V600000 includes certain 2017 to 2018 Acura NSX vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2017-2018 Acura NSX vehicles. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Symptoms to compare
  • A fuel odour, visible leak or warning light may be present, although some vehicles show no warning
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: car smells like gas; fuel leaking under car; strong petrol smell; gas smell after parking; fuel line recall; car could catch fire.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2017 to 2018 Acura NSX
  • NHTSA campaign 18V600000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 967 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Published recall 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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 18V600000: Official campaign record for Acura NSX

    NHTSA safety recall · Sep 7, 2018

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 967 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

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What can the data tell you about 2018 Acura NSX?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Acura NSX in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

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Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.