2006 Honda S2000 recalls and problems

The 2006 Honda S2000 has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
10
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Honda S2000 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Honda S2000 recalls

Recall 13V-246: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 13, 2013 · 18,352 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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 brake pedal is depressed, decreasing brake assist.

Risk: With reduced braking assistance, the vehicle may require additional brake pedal force to prevent a lengthened stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 06V-270: Equipment

Reported Jul 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: 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 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

2006 Honda S2000 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags3
Structure3
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Unknown or Other1
Equipment1
Suspension1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Air Bags › Frontal — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 1
  • Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Honda S2000 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 54,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2013
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 offered no solutions. There obviously is an issue with the retraction mechanism design or function. Wear on a retracted convertible top , to the point of penetration, is unacceptable.
Structure · at 21,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 2010
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 35,000 miles · reported May 7, 2010
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 the vehicle off at a local honda dealer to repair the issue. After three days with the vehicle in their possession, honda now states that; the idle speed for the vehicle is normal and no defects could be found in the car. They further state that the vehicle is only safe to operate if given sufficient…
Structure · at 16,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2009
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 check if the issue was due to a manufacturer defect. The contact feels that this is a safety hazard and wants the manufacturer to provide a hard top. The current and failure mileages were 16,000. The convertible top has a protruding metal joint and other unshielded metal pieces. Updated 07/21/09.
Air Bags · at 17,764 miles · reported Apr 24, 2008
The contact owns a 2006 honda s2000. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into a tree. The front air bags failed to deploy. The insurance company stated that the vehicle must be traveling at 35 MPH for the front air bags to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his neck and back. The vehicle is at the body shop for repair. The current and failure mileages were 17,764.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda S2000 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Honda S2000: 13V-246 (service brakes, hydraulic), 06V-270 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda S2000?

Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.