The 2000 Honda S2000 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a seatbelt retractor defect that can lock up or deform, making it impossible to pull the belt out and leaving the occupant unrestrained in a crash.
The seatbelt concerns extend further: on convertibles with the top down and the seat pushed fully rearward, the belt may not retract properly and can develop enough slack to reduce its ability to hold an occupant in a collision. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and some filings address the same underlying retractor and slack problems across different configurations. On the lighting side, the side marker lamp lens in the tail lamp assembly was made with incorrect dye that fades over time, reducing the visibility of the lamp to other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The red lens in the side marker lamp and side reflex reflector of the tail lamp assembly may fade over time due to incorrect dye that breaks down in UV light and high heat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all affected tail lamp assemblies.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The side marker lamp lens and side reflector lens in the tail lamp assembly were made with the wrong dye, which prevents them from meeting safety lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected tail lamp assemblies with corrected units.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt retractor actuator can deform, causing the retractor to lock completely or intermittently. When locked, you cannot pull the seat belt out, making it unusable.
What the fix does
The seat belt retractor will be repaired to restore normal operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt retractor can deform under certain conditions, causing it to lock completely or frequently. When this happens, the seat belt cannot be pulled out and cannot be used.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt actuator assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The convertible top cover can interfere with the seat, preventing seat belts from retracting properly. This creates excess slack in the belts, reducing their ability to protect you in a crash.
What the fix does
The convertible top cover will be replaced with a new design that prevents interference with the seat belt mechanism.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When the convertible top is down and the seat is pushed all the way back, the seat belts may not retract properly, leaving slack in the belts.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the convertible top cover to prevent it from interfering with the seat belt.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
