2020 Honda Accord Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 368 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2020 Honda Accord, 2% of the 368 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When setting something on my passenger seat such as a water bottle filled with water and a purse, the SRS light is triggered on the dashboard. After doing some research there was a safety recall for the passenger weight sensor on my vehicle model however my vin was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11651970, filed 2025-04“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? THE SRS LIGHT IS GOING OFF AND READING SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PROBLEM. SEE YOUR DEALER . How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? THE AIRBAGS ON MY PASSENGER SEAT Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? YES, THERE IS A RECALL ON THE EXACT ISSUE, BUT THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? …”
NHTSA complaint #11650110, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 10206395Jan 4, 2022ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the…
- 10202598Oct 22, 2021ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 | 47 | 3% |
| 2012 | 64 | 17% |
| 2011 | 38 | 13% |
| 2010 | 41 | 7% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 21 | 2% |
| 2003 | 24 | 1% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 16 | 2% |
| 2000 | 35 | 3% |
| 1999 | 42 | 4% |
| 1998 | 25 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Accord
104 complaintsEngine
73 complaintsFuel system
63 complaintsBrakes
58 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology