Recalls
5campaigns
2 air bag · 2 electrical · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
39filed
Owner reports, 2016–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
48mpg combined
$1,361/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· CVT
EPA-listed configuration
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- 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. 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.
Repair progress not yet reported98,892 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V332000
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Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
53.6% repairedof 750,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V064000
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Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
76.7% repairedof 2,490,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V858000
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Loss of Drive Power from DC-DC Converter Shutdown
Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
98.3% repairedof 27,838 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V798000
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BCM Software Malfunction/FMVSS 103/111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
95.5% repairedof 737,233 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V771000
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Owner complaints (39)
39 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
0involved a fire
2injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 15 | 38.5% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 28.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 20.5% |
| Engine | 5 | 12.8% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 12.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 7.7% |
| Power train | 3 | 7.7% |
| Structure | 3 | 7.7% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 5.1% |
| Steering | 2 | 5.1% |
How 2020 compares with other Accord Hybrid years
Best and worst Accord Hybrid years →20161
201745
2018116
201994
202039
202148
202254
2023140
202476
202523
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 45 | 2 |
| 2018 | 116 | 4 |
| 2019 | 94 | 5 |
| 2020 | 39 | 5 |
| 2021 | 48 | 3 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1 |
| 2023 | 140 | 6 |
| 2024 | 76 | 4 |
| 2025 | 23 | 2 |
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.3%★★★★★
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 48 mpg combined
48
mpg combined
48
city
47
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 185 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
$1,361per year
$113per month
313gallons a year
Miles ÷ 48 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 48 / 47 / 48 | $1,400 | 185 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Honda Accord Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 24V064000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 20V798000 (electrical), 20V771000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (15), Electrical system (11), Forward collision avoidance (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 48 city, 47 highway and 48 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2020 Accord Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Honda Accord Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2016 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2018 the most (116). The 2020 drew 39. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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