2020 Honda Accord: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 111 owner complaints for the 2020 Honda Accord that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765647 (filed 09/20/2026): “Hello, i am requesting immediate attention to an issue with my vehicle that i believe is related to a factory defect. the recall service was completed, but the problem was not corrected. the warning lights are still illuminated on the instrument cluster, including acc and lkas. since this issue a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765511 (filed 09/19/2026): “I was driving on the freeway at freeway speed with my mom and daughter in the car and all of a sudden the car decelerated suddenly to almost a stop, sending us all flying forward. i felt like we had to have hit something, but we didn't; it just felt that way because of the sudden, abrupt stop while …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762567 (filed 09/07/2026): “The break light flash on my dashboard when i was driving on route 42 doing 65mph…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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