Recall 20V771000: 2018–2020 Honda Accord Hybrid and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 10, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Potentially affected
- 737,233vehicles
- Model years
- 2018–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Honda Accord1,897 complaints
- 2019 Honda Accord698 complaints
- 2020 Honda Accord366 complaints
- 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid116 complaints
- 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid94 complaints
- 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid39 complaints
- 2019 Honda Insight99 complaints
- 2020 Honda Insight31 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.