2020 Honda ACCORD HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Honda ACCORD HYBRID has 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: this vehicle would make uncomfortable noise at a speed of roughly 55 mph. when i was traveling on highway and cruise at around 55 mph, there was a chance that i can hear a noise building up. this noise felt like engine spinning at 2000-3000 rpms but i couldn't determine what exactly it was. i am sa.

3 crash reports 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

15 complaints

24%

• THIS VEHICLE WOULD MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE NOISE AT A SPEED OF ROUGHLY 55 MPH. WHEN I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND CRUISE AT AROUND 55 MPH, THERE WAS A CHANCE THAT I CAN HEAR A NOISE BUILDING UP. THIS NOISE FELT LIKE ENGINE SPINNING AT 2000-3000 RPMS BUT I COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT EXACTLY IT WAS. I AM SA
• NEW CAR, LESS THAN 2000 MILES. ALL OF A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE IS COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS, SOMETHING LIKE AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER NOISE UNDER LOAD, BUT VERY LOUD. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, CAN BE REALLY DISTRACTING.
• LONG LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHILE DRIVING 53 MPH (BELOW 40 F DEGREE) AND SHORT LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AROUND 38 MPH. ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEM WORKING NOT PROPERLY. A LOT OF HONDA OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE FROM 2018! HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T75510_DS980301 HTT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS VEHICLE WOULD MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE NOISE AT A SPEED OF ROUGHLY 55 MPH. WHEN I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND CRUISE AT AROUND 55 MPH, THERE WAS A CHANCE THAT I CAN HEAR A NOISE BUILDING UP. THIS NOISE FELT LIKE ENGINE SPINNING AT 2000-3000 RPMS BUT I COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT EXACTLY IT WAS. I AM SA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

18%

• NEW CAR, LESS THAN 2000 MILES. ALL OF A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE IS COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS, SOMETHING LIKE AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER NOISE UNDER LOAD, BUT VERY LOUD. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, CAN BE REALLY DISTRACTING.
• LOUD BUZZING NOISE RANDOMLY. I THINK ITS AN ISSUE WITH THE ACTIVE NOISE CANCELATION SYSTEM. IT'S LOUD, RANDOM AND FREQUENT. NOTICED IT AS SOON AS I GOT THE VEHICLE. HAVE FOUND FORUMS WHERE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAIRDON'S HONDA OF SUMNER (6302 AUTO LN, SUMNER, WA 98390, (253)826-6800) WHERE IT WAS DIAG

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“NEW CAR, LESS THAN 2000 MILES. ALL OF A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE IS COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS, SOMETHING LIKE AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER NOISE UNDER LOAD, BUT VERY LOUD. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, CAN BE REALLY DISTRACTING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

10 complaints

16%

• I was on the Freeway ramp from I11N to I215 in Henderson, NV. I tapped off the interactive cruise control because my exit was Gibson - immediately after the ramp. Within a few seconds, the car braked heavily on its own, no dash warnings, and almost caused me to get rear ended. I pushed on the bra
• I have had two (2) separate incidents of the automatic emergency braking system engaging suddenly & without reason as I was driving. Once on a residential street & the second on the freeway at approx. 65 mph. The AEBS released very quickly each time, but is a highly and potentially dangerous thing t
• I was driving yesterday accordingly to the speed limit on a main city street. There were no cars in front of me AT ALL when all of a sudden my car hit the breaks 3 times back to back out of nowhere causing my car to swerve! I felt completely out of control of my vehicle and I am so thankful I wasn't

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was on the Freeway ramp from I11N to I215 in Henderson, NV. I tapped off the interactive cruise control because my exit was Gibson - immediately after the ramp. Within a few seconds, the car braked heavily on its own, no dash warnings, and almost caused me to get rear ended. I pushed on the bra”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

• CAR WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES GOING THROUGH A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET (25 MILES AN HOUR) AND CAUSED A CRASH THAT TOTALED THE CAR. SHORTLY BEFORE THE CRASH THE BRAKES SEEMED HARDER TO STOP AT PREVIOUS STOP BUT STILL WORKED.
• FROM BEING STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, I THEN PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. THERE WAS A STEEL CONSTRUCTION ROAD PLATE ON THE ROAD JUST BEYOND THE FAR SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION AND AS I APPROACHED IT AT APPROX 25MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING SIGNAL ON THE DASH CAME
• This seems to carry over from problems with prior year models. I can be on the highway with no vehicle in front of me and the brakes apply by themselves (foot not even near the brake pedal). It is a brief braking, but it can be dangerous when someone decides to ride on my tail. I notice it does h

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“CAR WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES GOING THROUGH A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET (25 MILES AN HOUR) AND CAUSED A CRASH THAT TOTALED THE CAR. SHORTLY BEFORE THE CRASH THE BRAKES SEEMED HARDER TO STOP AT PREVIOUS STOP BUT STILL WORKED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

• THIS VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS TENDS TO MAKE A HIGH ACCELERATING NOTICES, IT MAKES A PERSON FEEL AS IF SOME OTHER VEHICLE WAS PASSING ON THE LEFT SIDE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS NOISE, I MOVED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, THINKING THAT A SPEEDING DRIVER WAS PASSI
• My car is a hybrid. At times, a Very loud humming noise is produced, due to glitch in software with the ANC. Noise starts and stops suddenly, intermittently, without warning, and is a safety hazard. Noise can build to be extremely loud and jarring, and can last for several minutes. Honda claims this
• 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 si

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS TENDS TO MAKE A HIGH ACCELERATING NOTICES, IT MAKES A PERSON FEEL AS IF SOME OTHER VEHICLE WAS PASSING ON THE LEFT SIDE AT A VERY HIGH SPEED. THE FIRST TIME I HEARD THIS NOISE, I MOVED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, THINKING THAT A SPEEDING DRIVER WAS PASSI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 62 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: THIS VEHICLE WOULD MAKE UNCOMFORTABLE NOISE AT A SPEED OF ROUGHLY 55 MPH. WHEN I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND CRUISE AT AROUND 55 MPH, THERE WAS A CHANCE THAT I CAN HEAR A NOISE BUILDING UP. THIS NOISE FELT LIKE ENGINE SPINNING AT 2000-3000 RPMS BUT I COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT EXACTLY IT WAS. I AM SA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: NEW CAR, LESS THAN 2000 MILES. ALL OF A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE IS COMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS, SOMETHING LIKE AN AUDIO AMPLIFIER NOISE UNDER LOAD, BUT VERY LOUD. HAPPENS RANDOMLY, CAN BE REALLY DISTRACTING.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I was on the Freeway ramp from I11N to I215 in Henderson, NV. I tapped off the interactive cruise control because my exit was Gibson - immediately after the ramp. Within a few seconds, the car braked heavily on its own, no dash warnings, and almost caused me to get rear ended. I pushed on the bra
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: CAR WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES HAD COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES GOING THROUGH A STOP SIGN ON A CITY STREET (25 MILES AN HOUR) AND CAUSED A CRASH THAT TOTALED THE CAR. SHORTLY BEFORE THE CRASH THE BRAKES SEEMED HARDER TO STOP AT PREVIOUS STOP BUT STILL WORKED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)