MODEL
Acura Integra Type-S
NHTSA safety across every Acura Integra Type-S model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Acura Integra Type-S we cover (2024 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2024 at 96. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Acura Integra Type-S is a performance-focused compact sedan aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want genuine sport credentials without sacrificing daily usability. Positioned as the high-output flagship of the Integra lineup, it targets buyers who demand sharper dynamics and a more serious performance pedigree from their sport compact, all wrapped in a practical four-door package.
At MotorCaliber, we measure safety, and the 2025 Acura Integra Type-S delivers a headline number worth talking about: a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. That is about as strong a federal safety score as a vehicle can earn, and it reflects well on Acura's structural engineering in this generation of the Integra platform. The rollover rating comes in at a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for the best year we cover, a reassuring result for a low-slung sport sedan. Frontal and side crash ratings are listed as not rated in our data set, which is a gap shoppers should note. An incomplete testing picture means we cannot call this a fully verified five-star vehicle across the board, even with the high composite index. Across the 2024 to 2025 model years, NHTSA records show 4 recalls, a moderate figure for a relatively new performance model. Owner complaints total 65 across covered years, including 2 crash allegations and 1 injury allegation. These are unverified, but 65 complaints for a low-volume sport variant is a number worth monitoring over time. Bottom line: the Integra Type-S earns genuine respect for its composite safety index, but the absence of individual frontal and side star ratings leaves a meaningful question mark for safety-first shoppers.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Integra Type-S as one of the most engaging and well-rounded sport compacts in its segment, praising its driving dynamics, premium interior execution, and the rare combination of performance focus with everyday practicality. Most consider it a strong value proposition within the enthusiast compact class.
- The 2025 model earns a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band, one of the highest composite scores in our database for any sport compact.
- Frontal and side crash test star ratings are listed as not rated in the available NHTSA data, meaning shoppers cannot rely on a complete individual-category star picture despite the strong overall index.
- Four recalls have been issued across the 2024 to 2025 model years. Buyers should verify that any pre-owned or dealer stock unit has all open recalls completed before purchase.
- Sixty-five owner complaints are on file with NHTSA across covered years, including 2 crash allegations and 1 injury allegation. These are unverified, but the complaint volume is worth tracking as the model accumulates more real-world miles.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Acura Integra Type-S with 3 recalls.