2020 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (104), Engine (74), Service Brakes (57).
Key takeaways
- 369 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 104 | 28% |
| Engine | 74 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 57 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 55 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 53 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 36 | 10% |
| Steering | 23 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 17 | 5% |
| Power Train | 16 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 11 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-01
A mechanic inspected or evaluated the vehicle and told me that the small fuel filter/strainer inside the fuel pump assembly may be causing the problem. The vehicle has intermittent starting difficulties, rough engine operation, and sudden loss of engine power while driving. The accelerator sometimes becomes unresponsiv...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-28
Unknown cause - Heavy Traffic I get all warning lights (idiot) come on. No performance loss but every advisory and caution is illuminated. Tested battery 550amps and regulator was putting out 14 volts so all seemed fine. Check battery terminals and connections, all good. After two days lights go away and everything wor...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the Collision Mitigation Braking System unexpectedly engaged, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop, and the vehicle jerked while there was no other vehicle or obstacle nearby. The local dealer was contacted by ...
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More for the 2020 Honda Accord
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.