2020 Honda Accord vs 2021 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Accord | 2021 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 357 | 230 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 255 | 139 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–48 | 33–48 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,525 mi | 71,080 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 101 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 51 | 61 |
| Engine | 71 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 35 | 14 |
| Lane Departure | 16 | 15 |
| Steering | 21 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 10 | 11 |
| Overheating | 7 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2020 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.