Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Honda Accord has 42 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
42
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cau...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 9 warnings lights turned on on my dashboard and when going slow and accelerating it brakes by it sel... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car shut off on the road. I tried to accelerate but all my lights on the dashboard came on. I was... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | All of the warning lights and 8 warning messages are displayed on my dashboard. They display for a ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE,Coolant system VEHICLE WAS CUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING SHAKING AND JERKING |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | All the indicator lights are activated on the dashboard. They go off after disconnecting the negativ... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have constantly had to replace spark plugs within the last year — all lights are on dashboard. Fin... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car has recently started to actuate the door locks while accelerating from a slowing or braking posi... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The touch screen radio will randomly start pressing itself, it’s a major safety issue. You can be on... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle keeps braking automatically with nothing in front of me, I see numerous people reporting... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Good Morning, I have new Honda Accord 2020 which always been taken care of regular services and oil ... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Electrical drain in system causing premature battery failure and electrical misfiring that causes th... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, ... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Malfunctioning fuel injectors causing misfires stem from a known issue with faulty fuel injectors; a... |
| May 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Multiple warning lights on the dashboard come on and stay on including but not limited to check engi... |
| May 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Honda Infotainment system, does not respond to touch, and randomly changes screens as if someone... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This engine has been so poorly designed it leaks coolant Into the engine system. I am extremely frus... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I continue getting a message Supplemental Restraint System Problem. See Your Dealer. Also, many tim... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake system light keeps coming on |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A supplemental restraint message is occasionally flashing on my dashboard |
| Nov 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Right front turn signal does not work also fm/am radio does not work as well as trunk release button... |