Are there airbag recalls for the 2020 Honda Accord?

Yes, NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 24V064000 reported in 2024 and campaign 26V332000 reported in 2026, both involving seat weight sensor circuit board replacement.

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2020 Accord, which is 10% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.

Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2020 Accord is 71,000 miles.

2020 Honda Accord Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2020 Honda Accord, 10% of all 362 complaints that year, with 3 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Two related airbag recalls (24V064000 and 26V332000) cover seat weight sensor defects on this model.

Airbags complaints: 35; 10% of 362
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 71,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the SRS or seat weight sensor warning light illuminating intermittently, sometimes tied to a passenger's weight in the seat.
Some drivers describe airbags deploying unexpectedly while driving or while the vehicle was parked with the engine off, in one case without any collision.
Owners state dealers refuse recall repairs unless the SRS indicator is actively lit or the VIN shows as affected, even after receiving recall notices.
One driver reported the passenger airbag off indicator activating and being told repair was not covered past 3 years and 36,000 miles.
A driver reported the driver-side airbag failing to deploy during a deer collision that totaled the vehicle, resulting in a jaw injury.
One report describes unexplained automatic braking accompanied by an airbag system alert.

When 2020 Honda Accord airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2020, latest Aug 18, 2026.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2020 Honda Accord

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.

Airbags complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010134 (23%)
2011115 (39%)
201256 (15%)
201351 (4%)
201437 (4%)
201523 (4%)
201615 (2%)
201723 (4%)
201860 (3%)
201930 (4%)
202035 (10%)
202114 (6%)
20222 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20242 (1%)
20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there airbag recalls for the 2020 Honda Accord?: Yes, NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 24V064000 reported in 2024 and campaign 26V332000 reported in 2026, both involving seat weight sensor circuit board replacement.
How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Honda Accord?: NHTSA lists 35 airbag complaints for the 2020 Accord, which is 10% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.
Did the airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2020 Accord is 71,000 miles.