AI Damage2021 Acura NSX: common problems
Owners of the 2021 Acura NSX filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The maker issued 25 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 25
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
Components owners complain about
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
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021 NSXs with a client complaint of steering wheel noise. Noise can be described as a rattle, clicking, or knocking. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like…
- 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…
- ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the…
ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step…
- 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.
NHTSA lists 25 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura NSX?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 25 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Acura NSX?
NHTSA lists 25 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 2021 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 2021 models
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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.