ACURA NSX (2017) recall — Electrical System
Honda is recalling 2017 Acura NSX vehicles with faulty brake lights that could increase crash risk. Owners must have the center high mount brake light replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Brake lights that do not work increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2017 Acura NSX vehicles because brake lights may stop working due to loose screws. This increases crash risk as brake lights are critical for safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225539-acura-nsx-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225539-acura-nsx-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V599000
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“Acura NSX 2017: Brake lights not working may cause crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225539-acura-nsx-2017-brake-lights-not-working-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V599000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V599000).
Why it’s dangerous
Road vibrations can cause metal screws to loosen and contact circuitry, which may blow the brake light fuse. This means brake lights might not work, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Acura NSX vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at higher risk of crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Acura NSX has a center high mount brake light that's not working. The recall started November 2, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Acura
Call 1-844-682-2872 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get brake light replaced
Dealers will replace the center high mount brake light free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center high mount brake light, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-844-682-2872. Honda's number for this recall is B2B.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Road vibrations can cause metal screws to loosen and contact circuitry, possibly blowing the brake light fuse and making brake lights stop working.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Check if your 2017 Acura NSX has a center high mount brake light that's not working. The recall started November 2, 2018.
What should I do if my car is affected?
Contact Acura at 1-844-682-2872 to schedule a free replacement of the center high mount brake light.
Contact Acura
We’ve drafted a message you can send Acura to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V599000 — Acura Acura Hello, I own a Acura that is covered by recall 18V599000 from Acura. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the center high mount brake light, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-844-682-2872. Honda's number for this recall is B2B. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V599000 (July 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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