2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID has 5 complaints and 249 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems with steering difficulty at higher speeds and critical power loss warnings that significantly reduce vehicle speed. Several complaints involve the hybrid system shutting down unexpectedly, creating hazardous driving conditions.
Common Issues
- Steering difficulty. Steering wheel becomes hard to turn when accelerating, accompanied by failure of the lane keep assistance system and error code U0416 in the electronic power steering ECU without dashboard warnings.
- Hybrid power failure. Warning messages about power loss and critical failure appear while driving at highway speeds, followed by drastic speed reduction that nearly causes rear-end collisions.
- Electric water pump malfunction. Dealers have replaced the electric water pump to address power loss, but the problem often recurs.
- Flashing warning lights. Multiple dashboard warning lights illuminate simultaneously during hybrid system failures, with owners reporting the issue to dealers but lacking timely resolutions.
- Battery related issues. Online forums indicate hybrid battery replacement is sometimes needed, but some owners report delays or refusals by Honda dealers to replace the battery under warranty.
There are 249 recalls for the 2020 Accord Hybrid affecting various systems including fuel delivery, airbag sensors, electrical system components, software-related visibility functions, and propulsion system modules.
Recalls
- Fuel pump failure. (NHTSA Recall 23V858000) About 2,490,460 vehicles recalled due to fuel pump inside the tank potentially failing and causing engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- Passenger airbag sensor defect. (NHTSA Recall 24V064000) Approximately 750,114 vehicles affected by front passenger seat weight sensor cracking and short circuiting, risking unintended airbag deployment during crashes. The remedy is sensor replacement at no cost to owners.
- DC-DC converter shutdown. (NHTSA Recall 20V798000) Around 27,838 vehicles face risk of the 12-volt battery not recharging due to DC-DC converter failure, possibly causing loss of drive power and crash risk. Dealers will update power converter software for free.
- Body Control Module software error. (NHTSA Recall 20V771000) Approximately 737,233 vehicles with software issues disrupting communication with various vehicle systems like windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, and power windows. The fault causes multiple system failures and violates federal safety standards. Dealers will update BCM software at no charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs for power loss, steering problems, or major recall-related defects may have rights under state lemon laws. Persistent unresolved safety issues should be documented and discussed with a qualified consumer protection attorney.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Summary
2020
Model Year
5
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4005645
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
750114 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
2490460 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
27838 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
737233 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Complaints
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
ID: 2106486UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 significantly impacting the speed and both times almost causing traffic behind me to hit me from behind. I took it to Honda dealership in dulles, va back in may 2025 and they told me it was the electric water pump which I had replaced. Now in July it happened again and this time I had my wife and child with me in the car as well as a guest. I had to pull over and all the warning lights started to flash (everyone of them). I have taken it back to Honda but having a car that goes from 65mph to 25mph on the highway with no warning to others is a recipe for disaster. Apparently this is a known issue with the hybrid system and the battery needs replaced (from online honda forums) which Honda is not doing unless forced. I am still waiting for my dealer to get back to me but its exactly the same problem as the other notes I saw online. My car only has 46,000 miles.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
ID: 2106485ENGINE
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 significantly impacting the speed and both times almost causing traffic behind me to hit me from behind. I took it to Honda dealership in dulles, va back in may 2025 and they told me it was the electric water pump which I had replaced. Now in July it happened again and this time I had my wife and child with me in the car as well as a guest. I had to pull over and all the warning lights started to flash (everyone of them). I have taken it back to Honda but having a car that goes from 65mph to 25mph on the highway with no warning to others is a recipe for disaster. Apparently this is a known issue with the hybrid system and the battery needs replaced (from online honda forums) which Honda is not doing unless forced. I am still waiting for my dealer to get back to me but its exactly the same problem as the other notes I saw online. My car only has 46,000 miles.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
ID: 2106484ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 significantly impacting the speed and both times almost causing traffic behind me to hit me from behind. I took it to Honda dealership in dulles, va back in may 2025 and they told me it was the electric water pump which I had replaced. Now in July it happened again and this time I had my wife and child with me in the car as well as a guest. I had to pull over and all the warning lights started to flash (everyone of them). I have taken it back to Honda but having a car that goes from 65mph to 25mph on the highway with no warning to others is a recipe for disaster. Apparently this is a known issue with the hybrid system and the battery needs replaced (from online honda forums) which Honda is not doing unless forced. I am still waiting for my dealer to get back to me but its exactly the same problem as the other notes I saw online. My car only has 46,000 miles.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
ID: 2094854LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
When picking up speed, the steering wheel is difficult to turn. And not working line keep Assistance. U0416 code in ecu (eps). No any errors on dashboard.
2020 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID
ID: 2094853STEERING
When picking up speed, the steering wheel is difficult to turn. And not working line keep Assistance. U0416 code in ecu (eps). No any errors on dashboard.