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2017 Acura

NSX Hybrid

Auto (AM-S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo

Acura NSX: best and worst years
2017 Acura NSX Hybrid (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Transmission
Automatic (AM-S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.131 hp/lb

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
6 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22%
  • SERVICE BRAKES22%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER22%
  • AIR BAGS11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • STRUCTURE11%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 9 total.

Acura NSX: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

112 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 25, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMONL6NZ01252023

    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 required communication data to a generic scan tool under certain conditions due to an internal software defect. This has no effect on the function or use of the vehicle.

  • Aug 18, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB21-036

    "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 issue doesn't impact the Honda scan tool."

  • Aug 10, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESBTI&08102022902

    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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jul 26, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESBTI&07262022904

    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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jul 11, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESBTI&07112022902

    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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jun 14, 2022STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIORBTI&06142022901

    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 of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 8, 2022STRUCTUREBTI&02082022902

    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 condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 22, 2022STRUCTUREBTI&01222022903

    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 condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 104 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.