This page covers 6 recalls, 360 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Honda Accord.
26–48 mpg combined
4.9–9 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 Accord's complaint picture is dominated by the forward collision avoidance system, which draws by far the most reports of any category. Owners frequently describe the system triggering unexpectedly, phantom braking events with no obstacle present, or the automatic emergency braking activating suddenly at highway speeds or in normal traffic. A smaller but consistent cluster of engine complaints centers on the 1.5-liter four-cylinder, where owners report overheating, milky or contaminated oil, misfires, rough running, and in several cases a check engine light accompanied by severe power loss. Head gasket and water pump failures come up repeatedly in that group. Airbag warning lights make up the third notable cluster, with owners reporting the supplemental restraint system warning illuminating while a passenger is seated, sometimes accompanied by a "see dealer" message on the instrument panel.
360
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2020 Honda Accord has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger seat sensor, which can cause the passenger airbag to deploy unintentionally in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
On the fuel side, the low-pressure fuel pump inside the tank can fail while driving, causing the engine to stall. Two separate recalls cover this same pump failure across overlapping model ranges, but the underlying risk is the same. Hybrid models face an additional powertrain concern: the DC-DC converter can shut down and cut off charging to the 12-volt battery, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Rounding out the list, a software error in the body control module can cause intermittent communication failures with other systems, knocking out windshield wipers, the defroster, the rearview camera, or exterior lights.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The DC-DC converter can shut down, stopping the 12-volt battery from recharging. This may cause loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power converter unit software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the Body Control Module causes communication failures with other vehicle systems, potentially disrupting windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, power windows, and warning systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Body Control Module software at no cost to restore proper system communication.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
