The 2006 Honda S2000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,208,352 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13V2460002013-06-1318,352 affected
Defect
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2006 Acura RSX vehicles manufactured January 18, 2006, through August 12, 2006; and model year 2006-2007 Honda S2000 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2006, through November 13, 2006. The brake booster may be unable to maintain a vacuum when the…
Consequence
With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster assembly. If necessary, the dealers will replace the booster assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's recall number is JA4. Acura's recall number is JA5.
EQUIPMENT06V2700002006-07-261,190,000 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT…
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
2crashes2injuries
STRUCTURE
2
AIR BAGS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
1crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Airbag light on , no accident .will take to honda dealer soon wondered if this is related to tatka airbag problems.”
“A slit, about 1" long, appeared in the convertible top rear quarterpanel. Yesterday, I noticed on the other side of the car, in the exact same spot, an indentation, about to become another slit. Honda dealer and customer complaint both notified. They have nothing on file about this issue and…”
“The convertible top on my honda s2000 has ripped for the second time. The first time the top was replaced under warranty. Under independent examination the top was found to have an engineering defect where the fabric top rubs against a sharp metal component of the top frame causing a tear. *tr”
“My 2006 honda s-2000 has had an ongoing issue with high cold start idle that can exceed 2500 rpm making the vehicle dangerous to operate until sufficient time has elapsed for the engine to warm up. After numerous complaints to honda of north america customer service, honda arranged for me to drop…”
“My 2006 honda s-2000 has had an ongoing issue with high cold start idle that can exceed 2500 rpm making the vehicle dangerous to operate until sufficient time has elapsed for the engine to warm up. After numerous complaints to honda of north america customer service, honda arranged for me to drop…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda s2000. The contact stated that the metal link on the convertible top was placed directly over his skull. In the event of a crash, his head would strike the metal link and cause injuries. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to…”
“Rear shock absorber leak resulting in component failure and unsafe handling and braking. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Honda S2000 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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