2002 Honda S2000 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Honda S2000. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda s2000. The contact stated he lost control of the vehicle while driving at approximate speeds of 50 mph around a curve. The rear tires would not grip the roadway and caused the vehicle to drive off the road into a nearby forest. The vehicle crashed with an unknown…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2010-05-17

“2002 honda s2000 engine shut off while driving due to sludge in the engine. *ts neither the dealer, manufacturer or the extended warranty would cover the cost of repair. Four weeks prior to the failure the engine shut down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the problem as a weak…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2005-10-31

“While driving 44 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was not able to maintain control of the vehicle and it crashed into a cement barrier. Driver to sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2004-09-06

“(1) no known events leading up to first failure. Second failure, is due to an unexplained oil loss. No oil trails are viable from / on the engine, nor are there puddles present in the driveway. Last oil change was less the 10 days prior to the crank bearing failure. Oil level verified good by…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · reported 2004-09-01

“Purchased a honda s2000 in august, 2002. It had to be taken in for repairs august 16, 2003. The car was served by honda of mentor in mentor, ohio. Damage was to the cylinder head and engine block. A new engine assembly with head was required given internal damage to the pistons/valves. Honda…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2003-09-29

“#4 conecting rod broke. *ph”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2003-07-14

“#4 conecting rod broke. *ph”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · reported 2003-07-14

“My honda s2000, which was purchased new in june of 2002 came with bridgestone potenza so-2 tires front and rear. This vehicle is used as a third vehicle in a two driver household, and is used only as a daily commuter car to travel 15 miles to work (round trip). I took the vehicle in for my state…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2003-05-23
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Honda S2000 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.