Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009): First steps mods
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What are the best first steps mods for the Honda S2000 (AP2, 2004-2009)?
It depends on the car’s condition and how you use it. These are the 1 first steps build entry we have sourced for this car: Check an S2000's recalls by VIN (Reported). Each lists caveats, related problems and sources so you can match it to your goal.
Check an S2000's recalls by VIN Reported
Run the VIN through NHTSA. 2000 cars: seat belt slack with the top down (00V-016), retractor locking (00V-316) and tail lamp lens dye (04V-257). 2006-07 cars built January 19 - November 13, 2006: brake booster (13V-246). 2006: owner's manual hotline card (06V-270). NHTSA's records showed no Takata air bag recall for any S2000 year when checked on 2026-10-26.
Caveats: Recall lists can change; check the VIN, not just the year.
Related issues: Recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000), Recall 00V-316: seat belt retractor can deform and lock (2000), Recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker lens made with the wrong dye (2000), Recall 13V-246: brake booster may lose vacuum (2006-07), Recall 06V-270: owner's manual lists the wrong NHTSA hotline (2006)
Sources (5)
- NHTSA recall 00V-016: seat belts may not retract with the top down (2000 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 00V-316: seat belt retractor can deform and lock (2000 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 04V-257: tail lamp side marker / reflector lens made with the wrong dye (2000 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 06V-270: owner's manuals list the wrong NHTSA hotline (multi-model, incl. 2006 S2000) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
- NHTSA recall 13V-246: brake booster may not hold vacuum (2006-07 S2000, 2006 RSX) — NHTSA (recall record filed by American Honda Motor Co.) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
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