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2020 Honda Accord Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking — runs 4.1× the fleet median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
335Complaints
5Recalls
13Crashes
2Fires
10Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (22.1% of complaints) — is the subject of an open NHTSA investigation (EA24002, opened Apr 2024).

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking74 · 22.1%Under investigationEA24002
Engine64 · 19.1%No official action
Service Brakes54 · 16.1%No official action
Electrical System46 · 13.7%RecalledRecall 20V771000
Fuel/propulsion System43 · 12.8%RecalledRecall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Air Bags34 · 10.1%RecalledRecall 24V064000 · Recall 26V332000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE64 · 19.1%
SERVICE BRAKES54 · 16.1%
Unspecified / other38 · 11.3%
AIR BAGS34 · 10.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS31 · 9.3%
STEERING19 · 5.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL18 · 5.4%

Percentages are the share of the 335 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Electrical System:body Control Module:software

NHTSA campaign 20V771000 · 2020 · reported 12/10/2020

Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I was driving on the freeway when the car started to break on its own and also indicting to brake as if there was something…”NHTSA complaint 11500644 — filed 01/08/2023 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“Automatic 45mph to zero breaking with no cars or objects in sight. Almost caused a rear end collision due to faulty and unnecessary automatic breaking.”NHTSA complaint 11497144 — filed 12/12/2022 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“Three times in one day the emergency braking system has gone on automatically for no apparent reason. We were not at risk but are concerned…”NHTSA complaint 11494872 — filed 11/25/2022 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Accord?

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking issues are the most-reported category, cited in 74 of 335 NHTSA complaints (22.1%), followed by engine (64), service brakes (54), electrical system (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Accord have?

335 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V771000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Honda Accord's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA24002) into forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.