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Acura Nsx warranty claim denied?
189 manufacturer communications on file
8 warranty extensions / campaigns 1990–2021 model years covered
If your Acura NSX warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone — and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. NHTSA's public database shows 189 manufacturer communications filed for the NSX across its 1990–2021 production run, including 8 formal warranty extensions or service campaigns. These filings cover documented issues such as keyless start system errors preventing the engine from starting on first press, engine start/stop button malfunctions, odometer mileage settlement adjustments, OBD systems failing to detect engine misfire, and worn EPS relay contacts triggering dashboard warnings.
When a manufacturer has already acknowledged a defect pattern through a service bulletin or extension, a dealer's initial denial can sometimes be reconsidered — particularly when the claim is resubmitted with the right documentation, repair history, and reference to the manufacturer's own filings. Every situation is different, and outcomes depend on your specific vehicle, mileage, and repair records.
ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your denial letter, your vehicle's history, and whether relevant manufacturer communications apply to your case. There's no cost unless we help you secure a resolution. The first step is simply understanding what options are available to you.
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What Acura has documented for the Nsx
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2021-02-16 · ONLX8Z02162021
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC...
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2020-12-09 · B20-050
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button. Also, MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engin...
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2020-12-09 · BBOM12092020
Warranty extension Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2017 NSX vehicles. This warranty extension covers the engine start/stop switch to add...
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2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-050
Warranty extension ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MOD...
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2003-03-17 · 98031
Warranty extension EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION - OBD SYSTEM NOT DETECTING ENGINE MISFIRE. *TT
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2000-05-08 · 99028
Warranty extension SUBJECT REGARDING WORN CONTACTS ON A RELAY IN THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING CONTROL (EPS) UNIT CAN CAUSE THE EPS INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO COME ON. BECAUSE OF THIS, AC...
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2023-01-25 · ONL6NZ01252023
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...
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2022-08-18 · B21-036
"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...
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2022-08-10 · BTI&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 un...
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2022-07-26 · BTI&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 un...
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2022-07-11 · BTI&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 un...
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2022-06-14 · BTI&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 un...
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2022-05-06 · BTI&05062022901
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 funct...
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2022-05-06 · BTI&05062022905
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, c...
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2022-04-13 · BTI&04132022902
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, c...
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2022-04-12 · BTI&04122022901
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 funct...
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2022-03-28 · BTI&03282022902
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, c...
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2022-03-22 · BTI&03222022902
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 functi...
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2022-03-11 · BTI&03112022906
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, c...
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2022-02-23 · BTI&02232022
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, c...
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2022-02-17 · BTI&02172022903
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 functi...
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2022-02-08 · BTI&02082022901
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 conditio...
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2022-02-08 · BTI&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 c...
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Common questions
Why was my Acura NSX warranty claim denied?
Dealers deny warranty claims for many reasons, including disputes over whether a defect is covered, mileage or age cutoffs, or incomplete documentation. Some denials happen even when a manufacturer has already issued a related bulletin or extension. Reviewing your denial letter alongside any applicable manufacturer communications can help clarify whether the decision reflects the full picture of your vehicle's documented history.
Can a denied Acura NSX warranty claim be reversed?
Denials are sometimes reconsidered when resubmitted with additional documentation, such as repair records or reference to manufacturer-issued service bulletins and warranty extensions covering similar defects. Reversal isn't guaranteed and depends on your vehicle's specific history and the terms involved. A free assessment can help you understand whether your situation may qualify for further review.
Are there known defects reported for the Acura NSX?
NHTSA's public filings list 189 manufacturer communications for the NSX, including 8 warranty extensions or service campaigns addressing issues like keyless start system errors, engine start/stop malfunctions, odometer mileage settlement adjustments, engine misfire detection, and EPS relay contact wear. These filings document manufacturer-acknowledged patterns, though applicability varies by model year and vehicle.
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