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2020 Honda Accord

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.

Honda Accord
Pictured: 2023 Honda Accord LX, front left, 07-13-2023. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
4dr Sedan 2.0 Automatic, 4dr Sedan 2.0 Manual, 4dr Sedan Hybrid, 4dr Sedan LX Cvt
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower
192–252 hp
Transmission
CVT, 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
48 combined · 48 city / 47 hwy
Length
192.1 in
Curb weight
3,159–3,378 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 48 MPG combined — 106% better than the average 2020 large car (23.3 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • Many owner complaints404 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 54 for similar models — most often about the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 24 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2020 Honda Accord is a large car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 192 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,378 lb (4dr Sedan 2.0 Automatic).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 48 MPG combined (48 city / 47 highway), 106% better than the 2020 large car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $1,400 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 404 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.

What changed for 2020

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2019 Accord — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2019; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2019 Accord →

Trims, performance & features

Engine192 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
Engine252 hp2.0L turbo 4-cyl
TransmissionCVT · 10-speed automatic
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

SportLXEXEX-L

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Marysville, Ohio

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2020 Accord configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr Sedan 2.0 Automatic192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,378 lb61/39
4dr Sedan 2.0 Manual192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,309 lb61/39
4dr Sedan Hybrid192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,360 lb61/39
4dr Sedan LX Cvt192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,159 lb61/39
4dr Sedan Manual192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,190 lb61/39
4dr Sedan Sport/EX-L/Touring Cvt192.1 in75.2 in57.1 in111.4 in62.6 / 63 in3,223 lb61/39

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Accord Hybrid Hybrid2.0L 4-cylAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive48 / 47 / 48+106%$1,400185
Accord1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive30 / 38 / 33+42%$2,050266
Accord1.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (AV-S7)Front-Wheel Drive29 / 35 / 31+33%$2,150282
Accord1.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive26 / 35 / 30+29%$2,250298
Accord2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive23 / 34 / 27+16%$2,500330
Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 26-6%$2,600345
Accord2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 26+12%$2,600344
10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
10/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
23.3 MPG2020 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 Honda Accord.

Similar 2020 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2020 Honda Accord (this car)48 MPGNot rated6
2020 Toyota Corolla52 MPG★★★★★6
2020 Chevrolet Impala22 MPG★★★★★0
2020 Toyota Camry52 MPG★★★★★3
2020 Nissan GT-R18 MPGNot rated0
2020 Subaru Impreza31 MPG★★★★★1
2020 Chevrolet Malibu32 MPG★★★★★1

Recalls (6)

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

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 · Feb 1, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles

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 · Dec 18, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Mar 25, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software · Dec 17, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V798000 · 27,838 vehicles

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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Dec 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V771000 · 737,233 vehicles

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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2020 Honda Accord is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

404Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
17Involved a crash
2Involved a fire
13Injuries reported
10,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking87
Engine78
Electrical System62
Service Brakes61
Unknown Or Other57
Fuel/Propulsion System55
Air Bags36
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings34
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/10: 224/11: 1024/12: 325/01: 725/03: 525/04: 1125/05: 1225/06: 525/07: 1225/08: 1125/09: 1625/10: 1025/11: 925/12: 1226/01: 1426/02: 626/03: 826/04: 526/05: 826/06: 626/07: 1026/08: 1226/09: 726/10: 324/1025/0125/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 16

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2020 Honda Accord buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 87 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  3. Engine — 78 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Electrical System — 62 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 10,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Honda Accord. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Accord years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Accord48195.7 inNot rated215
2025 Accord48195.7 inNot rated3120
2024 Accord48195.7 inNot rated6231
2023 Accord48195.7 inNot rated9231
2022 Accord47192.1 in★★★★★4315
2021 Accord48192.1 in★★★★★4293
2019 Accord48192.1 inNot rated6792
2018 Accord47190.2 inNot rated62,012
2017 Accord48190.2 inNot rated3584
2016 Accord30190.2 inNot rated4611
2015 Accord47189 inNot rated6638
2014 Accord47189 inNot rated5932

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →