Honda Accord Reliability & Diagnostics Hub
Review safety complaints, recall updates, and engine repair guides for the Honda Accord. Sourced from official NHTSA databases.
Safety Recalls
20V771000 2020 Honda ACCORD - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common issues on a Honda Accord?
Common failures vary by year, but often involve component wear in the powertrain, ignition system misfires, or oxygen sensor deterioration.
Where do I find the VIN on my Honda Accord?
The 17-digit VIN is located on the driver's side dashboard near the windshield base, or inside the driver's door jamb sticker.