2020 Honda Accord air bags problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2020 Honda Accord — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My parked 2020 Honda Accord had a spontaneous side curtain airbag deployment with the engine off, which matches the known humidity/short-circuit sensor defects that are currently under Federal safety recall. The deployment caused damage to the interior of my car, as well! There have been no…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while an occupant was seated in the front passenger’s seat, the supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illuminated. The message "Please see Dealer” was displayed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air…Campaign 26V332000 · May 21, 2026
- Front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the…Campaign 24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
Air Bags problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Accord | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Accord | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Accord | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Accord | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 Accord | 30 | 4% |
| 2018 Accord | 59 | 3% |
| 2017 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 Accord | 15 | 2% |
| 2015 Accord | 23 | 4% |
| 2014 Accord | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 Accord | 51 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.