2019 Acura NSX: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Acura NSX filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system. The maker issued 45 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 45
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 9-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 1 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I believe in 2020, the car was repaired for a recall notice on the fuel pump. At the time, I had around 2000 miles on the car. I now have about 4700 miles on the car. On September 4th of this year, I was driving on ta road and the car completely lost power on the road.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
On average one model year of the NSX has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 1, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 NSXs with a client complaint of the right or left window regulator that has failed to function properly so that the door glass will not move either up or down. To better…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 NSX with a client complaint of the right or left window regulator that has failed to function properly so that the door glass will not move either up or down. To better…
- 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…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 NSXs with a client complaint of wind noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- Service Bulletin - There is a clicking from the wheel area while driving
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 NSXs with a client complaint of wind noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 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 collect specific parts from…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2019 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…
- Owner Notification Letter - During assembly, the Warranty Information booklet that was placed in the…
Owner Notification Letter - During assembly, the Warranty Information booklet that was placed in the vehicle did not include all the required emissions components in the Emissions Warranty Parts List. Enclosed in this…
NHTSA lists 45 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura NSX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 1. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (100%), loss of power / limp mode (100%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Acura NSX?
NHTSA lists 45 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Acura NSX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.