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2020 Acura NSX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 NSX.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S9)

The 2020 Acura NSX is equipped with an Automatic (AM-S9) transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 21/22/21 mpg. This model year is situated within a comprehensive complaint history covering 1991 to 2021. Within this timeframe, the model's reliability record peaked at six complaints in 2017 and reached a low of one in 1994.

Model year202220212020201920182017200520042003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque125 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/22/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/35ZR19/XL (93Y); Rear: 305/30ZR20/XL (103Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Rear: 11 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height48 in
Wheelbase103.5 in
Curb weight3803 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)42/58

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 22 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the NSX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.00 sec — 2020 Hybrid Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.3-kWh3.00 sec11.20 sec573 hpAWD
2019Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh3.10 sec11.30 sec573 hpAWD
2022Type S Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec2.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2022Type S Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec3.10 sec11.20 sec600 hpAWD
2017Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh3.10 sec11.20 sec573 hpAWD
2017Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh3.10 sec11.30 sec573 hpAWD
2017Hybrid Coupe 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.0-kWh3.10 sec11.20 sec573 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 125 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts87.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts125 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub242.0

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.89-1.00 lbs
Oil TypePOE 80 Oil or equivalent.
Oil Capacity3.38-3.88 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 96.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 89.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.319; Rear: 1.240; Front: 1.260; Rear: 1.181
Maximum Rotor Runout.0039

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1290.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen nut., Step 3: 290.0290 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 210°18 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111mm Bolts59 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 3,100 miTire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
39
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V858000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 39 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
BTI&050620229052022-05-06SteeringDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…
BTI&041320229022022-04-13SteeringDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…
BTI&032820229022022-03-28SteeringDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…
BTI&031120229062022-03-11SteeringDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…
BTI&022320222022-02-23SteeringDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2020-2021…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2020 NSX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NSX get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 22 highway / 21 combined mpg.