2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accord Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 8th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid. That ranks 8th out of 16 Accord Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (15 complaints, 38%), typically at around 1,470 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 38% | 1,470 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 28% | 760 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 13% | 25,501 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 13% | 5,852 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 300 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 5% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: 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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: 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 RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: 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. 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software; electrical system:propulsion system:dc/dc converter; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility/wiper; visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system; visibility:power window devices and controls; exterior lighting; electrical system:body control module:software; back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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 malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking (EA24002) — opened Apr 15, 2024, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The engine failed catastrophically. White smoke out of the exhaust at 145,000 miles. Dealer checked out the car and they initially though it was a head gasket failure. After taking the engine head off, it turns out it was a 'structural defect' (verbatim words from the mechanic), which was a divot…
WHEN USE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, AUDIO [RADIO] CUTS OUT. WE REPORTED IT TO THE DEALER IN [XXX], THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM [XXX]- USE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, RADIO CUTS OUT. HONDA DEALER REPLACED ELECTRICAL HARNESS WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY [XXX] - SAME PROBLEM - USE RIGHT…
I am reporting a potential safety issue with my 2020 Honda Accord Touring Hybrid. On September 4, 2025, my dealership identified a non-genuine purple quick-splice connector in the driverâs door harness, which they attribute to error codes B1142 (Driverâs Door Lock Knob Switch Circuit), U0199…
Five times the past year, while driving on the freeway, the first incident I cannot remember, but I do know that the other four incidents were on a slight incline. The car acted as if it wasnât getting enough gas and slowed down and was shaking. Giving gas would not help, and it kept slowing…
While diving at highway speeds (first at 55mph in may 2025 and then again in July 2025 at 65mph) I got a warning on screen about power loss and a critical failure and that power will be reduced and to stop at the side of the road. Within 30 seconds or a minute of the warning the car power cut out…
Other Honda Accord Hybrid years
← 2019 Accord Hybrid · 2021 Accord Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 3 |
| 2024 Accord Hybrid | 77 | 5 |
| 2023 Accord Hybrid | 144 | 7 |
| 2022 Accord Hybrid | 54 | 1 |
| 2021 Accord Hybrid | 48 | 3 |
| 2020 | 39 | 5 |
| 2019 Accord Hybrid | 94 | 5 |
| 2018 Accord Hybrid | 116 | 4 |
| 2017 Accord Hybrid | 45 | 2 |
| 2016 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Accord Hybrid | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 Accord Hybrid | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Accord Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Accord Hybrid | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accord Hybrid model years, the 2020 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.