2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

5 recalls, 62 complaints - 52 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

26V332000 May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 ... Read more
Consequence
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more
98,892 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
24V064000 Feb 1, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
750,114 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
23V858000 Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2,490,460 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
20V798000 Dec 17, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
27,838 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
20V771000 Dec 10, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunction... Read more
Consequence
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
737,233 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

62 total complaints 4 crashes 3 injuries 2 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
SERVICE BRAKES5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
STRUCTURE:BODY4
ENGINE4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
POWER TRAIN4
STEERING2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 16, 2025
Incident date: May 31, 2022
The car got the 993 campaign software engine immobilizer update and it was locked with the keyfob. It still got stolen. Thieves broke the lock on driver side door which deactivates the immobilizer. Car was found and police report was filed. It is available for inspection. Many Hyundais that have ha... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 16, 2025
Incident date: May 31, 2022
My vehicle is having the exact same issue addressed in Recall 24S06. Although Ford’s system indicates that my VIN is not included in the recall due to its manufacturing date, my vehicle is exhibiting the same safety defect that the recall resolves. My vehicle was manufactured 2 months prior to the... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Sep 4, 2025
Incident date: Sep 4, 2025
The rearview camera on my 2015 Lincoln MKC stopped working. The screen is either blank or distorted, which makes it unsafe to back up since I cannot see behind the vehicle. I have not yet gone to the dealer about this issue. I see there is an active recall (25V270000) for this problem, but my VIN s... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Aug 9, 2025
My 2014 Ford Focus is having problems with the engine. For starters is several occasions the car will start and not turn off when turning the key to the off position, the car will still stay on. I took it to the automotive parts store and the guy there had me turn the key off and disconnect the bat... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 5, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
in late June 2025, I heard a loud noise in the rear of the Pathfinder, that would happen during normal driving and worsen if I went over a speed bump for example. I took it to a local mechanic . He informed me that the rear subframe was rotted. It was undriveable once I knew how dangerous this situa... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 5, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
Sun roof exploded and there is a football sized hole in the roof.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 5, 2025
Incident date: May 14, 2025
Multiple times the 12V battery has died without warning. Once in driveway while engine was charged to 93%, once while parked at work parking lot at charging station. Both times the car had to be jumped by AAA and driven to the dealership where it sat for 7 days each time with NO diagnosis, no loaner... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
The headlights are a safety hazzard. The dealership that I purchased the car from, did not inform me of the extremely low headlights. They insist it passes PA guidelines. But they are in fact too low to drive safely at night. It's as if there are no headlights on at all. I found out there WAS a re... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
While backing up in reverse, the MMI screen/system will crash and reboot, and the backup camera will stop functioning. This will trigger an instrument panel safety alert and tone from the vehicle that the backup camera is not functioning (the MMI/entertainment screen will be blank). The system will... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 31, 2024
Incident date: Aug 17, 2024
HISTORY: Honda service bulletin 21-025 // NHTSA recall 21V-215 // Safety Recall received May 2021. Fuel pump was replaced June 2021 at Beaverton Honda. EVENT: [XXX]; HR-V, without warning stopped while traveling [XXX] (mp 55), southbound in passing lane. Resulted in full stop in fast lane... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 11, 2024
Incident date: Jun 11, 2024
In certain conditions, vehicle exhibiting unresponsive accelerator pedal. This appears to occur when vehicle is transitioning from a rolling stop to an acceleration condition. There is a 2-3 second delay and then the vehicle responds. T-SB-0111-22 has been applied to the vehicle, but condition re... Read more
STEERING May 10, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
Steering wheel lost power (in city driving) it took the driver and the passenger turning the wheel to wrestle the car to the side of the road. Turned off the car’s power after coming to a stop. The car would not start. Took 6 resets to power up the car and return it to “normal.” This is the se... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 10, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
Steering wheel lost power (in city driving) it took the driver and the passenger turning the wheel to wrestle the car to the side of the road. Turned off the car’s power after coming to a stop. The car would not start. Took 6 resets to power up the car and return it to “normal.” This is the se... Read more
ENGINE May 10, 2024
Incident date: May 10, 2024
Coolant bypass value sensor failure
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Feb 5, 2024
Incident date: Feb 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe transmission shudder and was vibrating while driving up inclines. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission torque converter was faulty... Read more
ENGINE Oct 25, 2023
Incident date: Oct 23, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine started to make an abnormal rattling sound which made the vehicle vibrate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle wa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 20, 2023
Incident date: Aug 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated while pulling out of parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed, but there was no pressure on the brake pedal. There was no warning light illumi... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 30, 2023
Both rear doors do not open from the outside and only the passenger rear door will open from the inside, leaving the driver side rear, not accessible from the inside or the outside. The middle row of seats do not adjust backwards or forwards. The controls on the steering wheel do not work at all.
STRUCTURE:BODY May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 30, 2023
Both rear doors do not open from the outside and only the passenger rear door will open from the inside, leaving the driver side rear, not accessible from the inside or the outside. The middle row of seats do not adjust backwards or forwards. The controls on the steering wheel do not work at all.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 30, 2023
Radio randomly cuts off at high volumes and loses all sound. The car will not give any audible warnings or instructions after the radio loses its sound.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Aug 14, 2022
Without driver intervention, the vehicle engaged the brakes. Threw both passengers forward until the seat belt restraints engaged. Bruising both passengers shoulders. The vehicle would not respond to either pedal - brake or gas for a few seconds. There was no visible traffic in front of us. The day ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Aug 14, 2022
Without driver intervention, the vehicle engaged the brakes. Threw both passengers forward until the seat belt restraints engaged. Bruising both passengers shoulders. The vehicle would not respond to either pedal - brake or gas for a few seconds. There was no visible traffic in front of us. The day ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Aug 14, 2022
Without driver intervention, the vehicle engaged the brakes. Threw both passengers forward until the seat belt restraints engaged. Bruising both passengers shoulders. The vehicle would not respond to either pedal - brake or gas for a few seconds. There was no visible traffic in front of us. The day ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jun 16, 2022
Incident date: Jun 15, 2022
On 2 incidents, I've had the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) issue driver warnings/alerts and automatically hit the brakes without warning when there are no obstacles in front of the vehicle and it has not deviated from its lane. Both incidents occurred during highway speeds. 1 incident w... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jun 16, 2022
Incident date: Jun 15, 2022
On 2 incidents, I've had the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) issue driver warnings/alerts and automatically hit the brakes without warning when there are no obstacles in front of the vehicle and it has not deviated from its lane. Both incidents occurred during highway speeds. 1 incident w... Read more
ENGINE Mar 19, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
My car is a hybrid. At times, a Very loud humming noise is produced, due to glitch in software with the ANC. Noise starts and stops suddenly, intermittently, without warning, and is a safety hazard. Noise can build to be extremely loud and jarring, and can last for several minutes. Honda claims this... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 19, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
My car is a hybrid. At times, a Very loud humming noise is produced, due to glitch in software with the ANC. Noise starts and stops suddenly, intermittently, without warning, and is a safety hazard. Noise can build to be extremely loud and jarring, and can last for several minutes. Honda claims this... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 11, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
I was driving yesterday accordingly to the speed limit on a main city street. There were no cars in front of me AT ALL when all of a sudden my car hit the breaks 3 times back to back out of nowhere causing my car to swerve! I felt completely out of control of my vehicle and I am so thankful I wasn't... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 11, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
I was driving yesterday accordingly to the speed limit on a main city street. There were no cars in front of me AT ALL when all of a sudden my car hit the breaks 3 times back to back out of nowhere causing my car to swerve! I felt completely out of control of my vehicle and I am so thankful I wasn't... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Mar 11, 2022
Incident date: Mar 10, 2022
I was driving yesterday accordingly to the speed limit on a main city street. There were no cars in front of me AT ALL when all of a sudden my car hit the breaks 3 times back to back out of nowhere causing my car to swerve! I felt completely out of control of my vehicle and I am so thankful I wasn't... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Feb 4, 2022
I have had two (2) separate incidents of the automatic emergency braking system engaging suddenly & without reason as I was driving. Once on a residential street & the second on the freeway at approx. 65 mph. The AEBS released very quickly each time, but is a highly and potentially dangerous thing t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 19, 2022
This seems to carry over from problems with prior year models. I can be on the highway with no vehicle in front of me and the brakes apply by themselves (foot not even near the brake pedal). It is a brief braking, but it can be dangerous when someone decides to ride on my tail. I notice it does h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
While driving at highway speeds (50 -55mph), the ANC (active noise control) unit delivers a loud Booming sound through the speaker system. The sudden and unexpected booming noise startled the driver causing temporary loss of control of the vehicle. The solution has already been identified in a Servi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 8, 2022
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
While driving at highway speeds (50 -55mph), the ANC (active noise control) unit delivers a loud Booming sound through the speaker system. The sudden and unexpected booming noise startled the driver causing temporary loss of control of the vehicle. The solution has already been identified in a Servi... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 21, 2022
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
The contact's client owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his client was driving at about 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated on his own, drove off the road and drove down in a steep embankment, hit 8-9 fence posts, ramped up over the driveway of the embankment, and cras... Read more
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
POWER TRAIN Jan 21, 2022
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
The contact's client owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his client was driving at about 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated on his own, drove off the road and drove down in a steep embankment, hit 8-9 fence posts, ramped up over the driveway of the embankment, and cras... Read more
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 27, 2021
Incident date: Jun 21, 2021
My car died as we pulled into traffic. Honda said the fuel pump failed. It took months to get the fuel pump replaced. Honda said that my vin # wasn't included in a recall.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 27, 2021
Incident date: Aug 27, 2021
I was on the Freeway ramp from I11N to I215 in Henderson, NV. I tapped off the interactive cruise control because my exit was Gibson - immediately after the ramp. Within a few seconds, the car braked heavily on its own, no dash warnings, and almost caused me to get rear ended. I pushed on the bra... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 1, 2021
Incident date: Mar 28, 2020
A loud booming / vibrating noise from the speakers while traveling between 52 & 54 mph with windows closed. Sound starts as a low noise / vibration and escalates to its maximum before abruptly ceasing. Noise / Vibration first noticed when taking car home after initial delivery 3/28/2020. Vehicle u... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 1, 2021
Incident date: Mar 28, 2020
A loud booming / vibrating noise from the speakers while traveling between 52 & 54 mph with windows closed. Sound starts as a low noise / vibration and escalates to its maximum before abruptly ceasing. Noise / Vibration first noticed when taking car home after initial delivery 3/28/2020. Vehicle u... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 26, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
THE PAINT IS DEFECTIVE , THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING OFF A LOT OF SCRATCHES ALL OVER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IN MANY PLACES .THE IS 2020 AND HAS LESS THAN 1400 MILES.ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD GARAGE KEPT .
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 26, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2020
THE PAINT IS DEFECTIVE , THE CLEAR COAT IS PEELING OFF A LOT OF SCRATCHES ALL OVER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IN MANY PLACES .THE IS 2020 AND HAS LESS THAN 1400 MILES.ABOUT 6 MONTHS OLD GARAGE KEPT .
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Oct 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ACOUSTICALLY DRIVEN DRONE SOUND WAS COMING FROM FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND BECAME LOUD ENOUGH PREVENTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE P... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 12, 2021
Incident date: Oct 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ACOUSTICALLY DRIVEN DRONE SOUND WAS COMING FROM FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND BECAME LOUD ENOUGH PREVENTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE P... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 21, 2021
Incident date: Dec 28, 2020
VEHICLE HAS OPEN RECALL. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT NO UPDATE IS SHOWING NEEDED ON COMPUTER. CONTACTED HONDA AND DEALER SENT PAPERWORK STATING THAT NO UPDATE TO BE PERFORMED TO HAVE RECALL REMOVED FROM VIN. RECALL STILL HAS NOT BEEN REMOVED. FIRST WENT TO DEALERSHIP TOWARDS THE END OF DECEMBER 2020.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 18, 2021
Incident date: Jan 6, 2021
WHEN TRAVELING 52 MPH MY CAR MAKES A VERY LOUD DRONING SOUND. MY DEALERSHIP HAS CONFIRMED THE NOISE AND BELIEVE IT TO BE AN ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED THE MICS AND MODULE WERE REPLACED WITHOUT RESOLUTION. HONDA ENGINEERING ADVISED TO REPLACE WITH A PART FOR A 2021 MODEL YEAR. A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 16, 2021
Incident date: Jun 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 53 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE SPEAKERS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABNORMAL SOUND INTERFERED WITH HIS ABILITY TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX HONDA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 28, 2021
Incident date: Jan 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAIRDON'S HONDA OF SUMNER (6302 AUTO LN, SUMNER, WA 98390, (253)826-6800) WHERE IT WAS DIAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 26, 2021
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
LOUD BUZZING NOISE RANDOMLY. I THINK ITS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE NOISE CANCELATION SYSTEM. IT'S LOUD, RANDOM AND FREQUENT. NOTICED IT AS SOON AS I GOT THE VEHICLE. HAVE FOUND FORUMS WHERE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 6, 2021
Incident date: Jan 4, 2021
WHILE ON MOTION ON A STATE HIGHWAY MINOR DEBRIS FROM THE ROADWAY THAT HITS THE WINDSHIELD OFTEN CREATES SMALL NICKS ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT COLLECTIVELY IMPAIR VISIBILITY. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WINDOW NICKS AND CHIPS.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

2020 Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 9.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) 48.0 47.0 48.0 Regular $1,300

CO2 Emissions: 185.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID

52 manufacturer communications from 34 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11
050000 PARKING BRAKE10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
130000 VISIBILITY5
020000 SUSPENSION4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
350000 EQUIPMENT1
ATI&04122024905 Apr 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
ATI&03262024905 Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
ATI&03262024905 Mar 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
ATI&03102024903 Mar 10, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
ATI&03102024903 Mar 10, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
ATI&02152024902 Feb 15, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 Accord FHEVs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) stored. Customer may
A21-068 Oct 25, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millimeter wave radar. This can cause DTC P2583-76 (Temporary stop
A21080A Oct 17, 2023
263000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar. Advise the customer of the following proc
A21080A Oct 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar. Advise the customer of the following proc
ATI&03272023904 Mar 27, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle
ATI&03102023904 Mar 10, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle
ATI&02232023903 Feb 23, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle
ATI&02072023904 Feb 7, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the fo
ATI&01182023903 Jan 18, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&01032023902 Jan 3, 2023
010200 STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&01032023902 Jan 3, 2023
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&01032023902 Jan 3, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&01032023902 Jan 3, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below.
ATI&12132022901 Dec 13, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle
ATI&11282022907 Nov 28, 2022
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehic
ATI&11282022907 Nov 28, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehic
ATI&11122022905 Nov 12, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle
ATI&10252022902 Oct 25, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
"Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehi
ATI&10062022903 Oct 6, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2018-2022 Accord Hybrids, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrids & 2019-2022 Insights that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the fo
A21-085 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service bulletin - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. As of August 23, 2022, the Product Improvement Campaign has ended. The TCU can no longer be upd
A20-036 May 1, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Service bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty.
A21-085 Dec 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) using the Over the Air (OTA) update is required to connect to
ONL6GB12022021 Dec 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter - On February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that previously were supported for your vehicle. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) in your vehicle must be updated using the Over
ABOM11092021 Nov 9, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - Today, November 9, 2021, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain 2018-2020 Accord and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles to update the telematics control unit (TCU) software for an upcoming net
A21-085 Nov 9, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - In February of 2022, the 3G network will no longer support the in-vehicle services that the vehicle has previously supported. The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) using the Over the Air (OTA) update is required to connect to
ABOM10282021 Oct 28, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - Please be advised that as of today, October 28, 2021, parts are available for the 2020 Accord model via open order under the following service bulletin: 21-076, Emissions Recall: 2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid Fuel Tank
A21-076 Oct 28, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank may cause the release of air pollutants at levels that exceed state and federal standards.
A21-020 Oct 28, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - Emissions Recall: 2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid Fuel Tank
ONL6VH10152021 Oct 15, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Owner Notification Letter - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks on some 2020 Accord Hybrid vehicles, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank my cause the release of evaporative emission a
A21-076 Sep 15, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank may cause the release of air pollutants at levels that exceed state and federal standards.
A21-076 Sep 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank may cause the release of air pollutants at levels that exceed state and federal standards.
A21-076 Sep 15, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank may cause the release of air pollutants at levels that exceed state and federal standards.
ATI&09102021909 Sep 10, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fu
ABOM09072021 Sep 7, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - Please be advised that as of today, September 7, 2021, parts are available for the 2020 Accord Hybrid model via open order under the following service bulletin: 21-076, Emissions Recall: 2020 Accord Hybrid Fuel Tank
A21-020 Sep 7, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - American Honda is announcing a STOP SALE and emissions recall for certain 2020 Accord vehicles for improperly manufactured fuel tanks that may cause the vehicle to release excessive evaporative emissions. During the manuf
A21-076 Sep 7, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - During the manufacturing of certain fuel tanks, a protective layer was not properly applied. An improperly manufactured fuel tank may cause the release of air pollutants at levels that exceed state and federal standards.
ONLQ9U07062021 Jul 6, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2018-20 Accord Hybrid models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. Thi
A21-053 Jun 29, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - There is a booming or humming noise coming from the speakers while driving at highway speeds.
A21-015 Jun 11, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the
A20-036 Jun 3, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.
ABOM05282021 May 28, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Dealer Message - Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 In
A21-015 May 28, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the
ABOM03122021901 Mar 12, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer Message - Today, March 12, 2021, American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2020 Accord and 2020 Accord Hybrid units for improperly manufactured fuel tanks that may cause the vehicle to release an exce
A21-020 Mar 12, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - American Honda is announcing a STOP SALE and emissions recall for certain 2020 Accord and 2020 Accord Hybrid vehicles for improperly manufactured fuel tanks that may cause the vehicle to release excessive evaporative emis
APaS02262021904 Feb 26, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accord Hybrids with a customer complaint of a noise coming from the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation Unit). The noise can be described as booming, dronin
A20-118 Dec 18, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Service Bulletin - The windshield has a stress crack starting from the edge of the windshield.
A20-036 May 27, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle.

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA ACCORD HYBRID across all model years (2014, 2026).

35 Total Recalls
1,168 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
59 Reported Crashes
21 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

HONDA ACCORD HYBRID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2025 2 41 View
2024 4 131 View
2023 6 283 View
2022 1 81 View
2021 3 64 View
2020 (current) 5 62
2019 5 130 View
2018 4 164 View
2017 2 69 View
2016 0 1 View
2015 1 64 View
2014 1 34 View
2007 0 1 View
2005 0 43 View

Other HONDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCORD 1,544 31,106 View
ODYSSEY 1,083 15,814 View
PILOT 1,019 12,296 View
CR-V 820 20,314 View
CIVIC 752 19,886 View
INSIGHT 709 669 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View
FIT 348 2,698 View