NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Acura NSX Safety Record
The 2020 Acura NSX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No crash-test data exists for the 2020 Acura NSX; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. Therefore, it has no star ratings, nor can we compute a Safety Index. The federal record does show a light recall and complaint burden: one recall campaign and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA. This picture is narrow, but not alarming. Shoppers should weigh it alongside the absence of crash-test data rather than treating either fact as a definitive safety verdict.
The 2020 Acura NSX was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign on record, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Acura NSX?
The 2020 Acura NSX has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no star ratings to assess its structural and occupant-protection performance. The federal record shows a single recall campaign, addressing the fuel delivery fuel pump. This recall is part of a broader Honda initiative, indicating its origin is not specific to the NSX platform. Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA for this model year are zero, a notable absence that may be influenced by the vehicle's low production volume. No tested sibling years exist in the federal record for navigational comparison.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Acura NSX have any recalls?
The 2020 Acura NSX is covered by one recall campaign targeting the fuel system, specifically the gasoline delivery fuel pump. The recall was issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) and also covers a broad range of other Honda and Acura models from model years 2013 through 2023. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory specifically noted in the data for this campaign, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Reported 2023-12-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Acura NSX?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2020 Acura NSX. No top components, no reported crashes, no reported fires, no reported injuries, and no reported deaths appear in the federal complaint database. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, a count of zero reflects an absence of reported allegations rather than a confirmed safety finding.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Acura NSX?
For the 2020 Acura NSX, a specific recall regarding the fuel pump warrants attention. Any prospective owner should verify the recall's resolution by checking the vehicle's VIN at nhtsa.gov. This is crucial because unresolved recalls remain with the vehicle, regardless of ownership changes.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2020 Acura NSX, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- One recall is on record for this model year, covering the fuel system gasoline delivery fuel pump as part of a broad Honda campaign spanning 2013 through 2023 vehicles.
- Zero owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Acura NSX, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal database for this year.
- Shoppers and current owners should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to verify whether the fuel pump recall has been completed on any specific 2020 Acura NSX unit.
FAQ2020 Acura NSX safety questions
Was the 2020 Acura NSX crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Acura NSX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Acura NSX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Acura NSX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Acura NSX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura NSX 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.