2020 Honda Accord Problems
What owners have reported about the 2020 Honda Accord, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2020 Honda Accord a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, engine and fuel system.
364 complaints 5 recalls, 1 crash risk 12th worst of 18 Accord years
Top 2020 Honda Accord problems
Emergency braking problems
103 complaints (28%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Engine problems
74 complaints (20%) name the engine.
Fuel system problems
62 complaints (17%) name the fuel system.
Brake problems
57 complaints (16%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (78 of 364). The amber line is the middle value, about 15,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2020 Honda Accord recalls
Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Passenger seat sensor may fail to suppress airbag
Injury riskThe front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, so the airbag may not turn off when it should. An airbag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: The dealer will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge, and this recall is being carried out in phases.
Recall 24V064000 · Feb 2024Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Fuel pump
Can stallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Recall 21V215000 · Mar 2021Software error can disable wipers and rear camera
Crash riskA software fault can intermittently cut communication between the Body Control Module and other parts, causing the windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, and power windows to malfunction. Losing these systems raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will update the Body Control Module software free of charge.
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Accord years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2020 Honda Accord problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2020 Honda Accord a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA, the 12th most of 18 Accord model years. The most reported problems involve the emergency braking system, engine and fuel system.
What are the most common 2020 Honda Accord problems?
Owners most often report problems with the emergency braking system, engine, fuel system and brakes. 103 complaints (28%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and warnings.
At what mileage do 2020 Honda Accord emergency braking system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 11,000–60,000 miles, with a middle value near 35,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Accord have?
5. Front passenger (26V332000); Passenger seat sensor may fail to suppress airbag (24V064000); Fuel pump (23V858000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2020 Honda Accord?
Ask for service records covering the emergency braking system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2023, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.