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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2000 Honda S2000 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
40
Latest campaign
Jun 1, 2004

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts2Oct 10, 2000
Exterior lighting1Jun 1, 2004

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 1, 2004Latest campaign
Jun 1, 200404V257000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V257000
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE LENS OF THE SIDE MARKER LAMP AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR IN THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCORRECT DYE.
Risk
THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign
NHTSA 04V257000 · Jun 1, 2004
Oct 10, 200000V316000

Seat belts: front retractor

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V316000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CAN DEFORM AND CAUSE COMPLETE OR FREQUENT LOCKING OF THE RETRACTOR. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELTS CANNOT BE PULLED OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND CANNOT BE USED.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V316000 · Oct 10, 2000
Jan 24, 200000V016000

Seat belts: front anchorage

THIS SLACK CAN REDUCE THE PROTECTIVE CAPABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BELTS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.

DetailsHide details for campaign 00V016000
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS DOWN AND THE SEAT IS PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RETRACT PROPERLY RESULTING IN SLACK IN THE SEAT BELTS.
Risk
THIS SLACK CAN REDUCE THE PROTECTIVE CAPABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BELTS AND INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE SEAT BELT.
Campaign
NHTSA 00V016000 · Jan 24, 2000
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component40

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
40Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Exterior lighting820000
Visibility820000
Structure718102
Engine and engine cooling410000
Seat belts410000
Air bags38202
Electrical system25000
Fuel system25000
Power train25000
Steering13102
Suspension13102
Gasoline13000
Other13000
Tires13000
Service brakes13000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “While driving my s2000 and turning on curvy roads the vehicle would not turn correctly and ended up in a field to the side of the road.”

    Filed 07/09/2020 · ODI 11338343
  • Air bags

    “Your web site does not search the vin. Vin is correct. Web site is unresponsive”

    Filed 01/09/2020 · ODI 11298166
  • Exterior lighting

    “I am the original owner of a 2000 honda s2000...this past month I replaced the headlight assemblies for both headlights because the plastic shields which protect the lights had deteriorated so much that virtually no…”

    Filed 04/08/2009 · ODI 10264487

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2000 Honda S2000 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Honda S2000 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Honda S2000. The most recent, 04V257000 (reported June 1, 2004), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2000 Honda S2000 recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Honda S2000?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Honda S2000?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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