YearToAvoid

2020 Honda Accord Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2020 Honda Accord, 6% of its 362 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,000 miles. Two crashes are tied to steering, but no related recall exists for this issue.

Steering complaints
22
6% of 362
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
9,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or feeling unresponsive at highway speeds, roughly 60-80 mph.
  • Some report a notchy or flat spot when driving straight on smooth highway roads, requiring a small jolt to regain control.
  • Several describe the steering wheel jerking or requiring over-correction after applying force to turn at highway speed, sometimes starting after about 10-15 miles of driving.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel moving side to side on its own at highway speed, causing the car to veer between lanes.
  • One owner reported the power steering pulling the car to one side, leading to a curb collision.
  • Some owners say dealerships could not recreate the sticking or jerking steering issue during inspection.

When 2020 Honda Accord steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 3, 2020, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2020 Honda Accord steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2020Feb 2021Aug 2021Apr 2022Dec 2023Oct 2025Feb 2026
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2020 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Accord model year

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

  1. 201018 (3%)
  2. 201121 (7%)
  3. 201251 (14%)
  4. 2013499 (35%)
  5. 2014142 (14%)
  6. 201578 (13%)
  7. 201630 (5%)
  8. 201724 (4%)
  9. 201860 (3%)
  10. 201927 (4%)
  11. 202022 (6%)
  12. 20218 (3%)
  13. 202213 (5%)
  14. 202316 (19%)
  15. 202447 (33%)
  16. 202541 (48%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2020 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2020 Accord, which is 6% of the 362 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2020 Honda Accord?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2020 Accord, even though some owners mention expecting one.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2020 Accord?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2020 Accord is 9,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2020 Honda Accord?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with steering complaints for the 2020 Accord, with no reported fires or injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.