2020 Honda Accord Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2020 Honda Accord has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th worst out of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 362 complaints and 5 recalls, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras (29% of complaints) the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #13 of 21 Accord years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 362
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 14
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 11
- Top issue
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28.5
- 24.5 city / 34.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 1
Top 2020 Honda Accord problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras104 (29%)
- Engine85 (23%)
- Fuel System62 (17%)
- Brakes60 (17%)
- Electrical System53 (15%)
- Other43 (12%)
- Airbags35 (10%)
- Steering22 (6%)
- Lane Departure17 (5%)
- Structure & Body16 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the parked car unexpectedly moved forward and struck an object with no one behind the wheel.
- Drivers describe the vehicle pulling toward traffic or a barrier after a tire pressure monitoring warning appeared on the dash.
- Owners report the power steering system pulling the car to one side, causing a collision with a curb.
- Some describe airbags deploying unexpectedly while driving at highway speed with no prior warning.
- Owners report the engine suddenly revving on its own during low-speed parking maneuvers, with brakes unable to stop the car.
- Several describe the forward collision radar, braking assist, and stability system failing to activate during a lane-departure crash, including a failure of the airbags to deploy.
2020 Honda Accord recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2020 Honda Accord fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,275
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Honda Accord reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2020 Accord has a complaint index of 40, the 13th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Accord years.
- What problems does the 2020 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 362 complaints for the 2020 Accord, led by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues (29% of complaints, median mileage 35,000), followed by Engine (23%) and Fuel System (17%) concerns.
- Does the 2020 Honda Accord have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Accord, covering airbags, fuel pump assemblies, and a body control module software error that could disrupt communication between systems. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Honda Accord should I avoid?
- Among Accord years, 2018 has the highest complaint index at 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2013, 2014, 2008, 2009, and 2019 are also rated Avoid; the 2020 model is rated Good by comparison.
- How does the 2020 Accord compare to other recent Accord years?
- The 2020 Accord's complaint index of 40 is higher than 2021 (15), 2022 (20), 2023 (0), and 2024 (10), all of which carry Best verdicts, meaning newer Accord years report fewer complaints.