Does the 2000 Honda S2000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Honda S2000, the most recent reported on June 1, 2004 (Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda S2000?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (8 complaints), followed by visibility (8).

How many 2000 Honda S2000 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 40 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Honda S2000 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Honda S2000.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Honda S2000 recalls

Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA campaign 04V257000 · reported June 1, 2004 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 7,067 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This does not comply with the standard.
The fix: Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies. Owner notification began on june 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Seat belts: front, retractor

NHTSA campaign 00V316000 · reported October 10, 2000 · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · 9,147 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 00V016000 · reported January 24, 2000 · AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. · 4,930 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent interference with the seat belt.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Exterior lighting8
Visibility8
Structure7
Engine and engine cooling5
Seat belts4
Air bags3
Electrical system2
Power train2
Equipment1
Fuel system, gasoline1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 9, 2020 · Suspension · 79,520 miles · crash reported
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. WE NOTICED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM SPOT WELD BROKE FREE MEANING THE UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNT WAS NOT CONNECTED AND CAUSED THE INCIDENT. HONDA KNOWS IT'S AN ISSUE WITH 2000-2003 MODEL YEAR…

Jan 9, 2020 · Air bags
YOUR WEB SITE DOES NOT SEARCH THE VIN. VIN IS CORRECT. WEB SITE IS UNRESPONSIVE

Apr 8, 2009 · Exterior lighting · 82,000 miles
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 LIGHT WAS EMITTING FROM THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PART WHICH WAS THE PROBLEM (THE PLASTIC LENS COVER OR…

Jul 10, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling · 27,000 miles
DIP STICK SHOWED GOOD OIL LEVEL. HOWEVER, UPON DRIVING IT ONE DAY THE ENGINE BLEW AND THE LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. ENGINE CONSUMED OIL ENOUGH THAT IT THREW A ROD BEARING. REPLACED THE BEARINGS AND IT RAN ABOUT 24 MILES AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME IT DESTROYED THE CRANK IN NUMBER 2 CYLINDER. HONDA…

Nov 4, 2006 · Electrical system · 45,000 miles
THE HONDA S2000 IS A MANUAL SHIFT CAR. THE MAP SENSOR ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR ADJUSTS WHEN NEEDED TO CONTROL AIR INTAKE OF THIS CAR. DURING SHIFTING AT HIGH SPEEDS, THE CAR WOULD COMPLETELY STALL AND SHUT OFF, DUE TO SOME TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THIS SENSOR. ON DOZENS OF OCCASIONS, I WAS IN ATLANTA RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND…

S2000 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	3	40	3	0
2001	0	13	1	1
2002	0	10	2	0
2003	0	8	2	0

All Honda S2000 years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Honda S2000 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Honda S2000, the most recent reported on June 1, 2004 (Exterior lighting: tail lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda S2000?: Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (8 complaints), followed by visibility (8).
How many 2000 Honda S2000 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 40 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 9, 2020.