The Honda Accord is the perennial choice for the American population that puts practicality, comfort, and reliability together. Starting at an MSRP of $25,265 the Japanese sedan goes against the likes of the Hyundai Sonata, the Kia K5, and the Toyota Camry. The Accord has seen record sales in its current generation but it also brings in a load of user complaints and a couple of recalls for the 2020 model year. Let’s see what the most reported complaints are and why the sedan was recalled.
2020 Honda Accord Problems
Electrical issues:
- ANC failure: The ANC in the 2020 Accord has been reported to fail and cause a disturbing noise. This noise causes headaches and nausea in the occupants when driving at highway speeds. The dealerships changed the noise cancellation system but the issue returned subsequently.
- Speaker issues: People have reported speakers of the 2020 Accord giving out a buzzing sound when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Audio issues have been an integral part of the Japanese sedan and have been reported in previous model years as well. People have also reported the speaker system to give out a booming noise while at speeds of 50 MPH. this noise startled the drivers and caused a temporary loss of control.
Mechanical issues:
- Driveshaft fractures: Some 2020 Accord driveshafts fractured and caused the car to lose its steering capabilities. The complaints were registered for relatively vehicles with less than 5,000 miles on the odometer.
- Engine misfire issues: People have reported the engine misfiring in its 1st and 4th cylinder causing the car to enter Limp Mode. Entering the Limp Mode caused reduced engine power drastically and limited the speed to 35 MPH.
- Transmission slip: The gearbox in the Honda Accord slips to neutral while driving at highway speeds. This causes the car to rev abnormally and lose speed, increasing the chances of a crash.
- Steering issues: The 2020 Accord steering issues are rampant with many people complaining about the steering “sticking”. This requires extra effort to maneuver. Some people have reported that this issue causes a temporary loss of handling and has also resulted in collisions.
Safety issues:
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) issue: People have reported the brakes on the Accord slamming automatically. This has led to many close calls and has also resulted in rear-end collisions. The issue becomes very hectic at low speeds since there is a lot of jerking due to the automatic engagement.
2020 Honda Accord Recalls
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S. No |
Date |
NHTSA ID |
Issues Noticed |
Additional Remarks |
Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. |
December 10, 2020 |
20V771000 |
Electrical System |
Disruptions in the BCM due to a software error. This error might affect the functioning of the defroster, the rear-view camera, the exterior lights, etc. These errors increase the risk of a crash. This also makes the affected vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS Number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility", 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305. |
The recall began on February 22, 2021. The dealers will update the BCM software. |
|
2. |
March 25, 2021 |
21V215000 |
Fuel System |
Failure of the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank increases the risk of a crash. |
The recall began on May 18, 2021. The dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly if needed. |
Should you buy the 2020 Honda Accord?
The 2020 Honda Accord is a complete package that provides superb reliability and a striking design. The sedan gets a practical cabin and an impeccable reliability record. The NHTSA-registered complaints tell a detailed story of what issues are persistent with older model years as well. There have been a couple of recalls already which shows the Japanese carmaker’s promptness in dealing with the issues. If you want to go for a used 2020 Accord, go ahead but with proper due diligence.
