2020 Honda Accord brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 202678,000 miCABrakes

   The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped, and the brake pedal was depressed while the vehicle was entering ongoing traffic. There was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly lunged in the opposite direction while driving. The contact expressed concerns that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and that the failure could…

   NHTSA complaint #11766444 · source
2. Filed Sep 22, 2026111,309 miSCBrakesEngineSteering

   The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle was jerking abnormally. The Brake System, TPMS, Power Steering, and Check Engine warning lights were illuminated. The message “Reduce Speed” was displayed with an audible beeping alert. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,309.

   NHTSA complaint #11766208 · source
3. Filed Feb 2, 2026CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   9 warnings lights turned on on my dashboard and when going slow and accelerating it brakes by it self also brakes on freeway going 70 mph and then recovers

   NHTSA complaint #11714884 · source
4. Filed Jan 29, 2026NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Driving on the white horse pike in Berlin New Jersey at 1:39pm on January 21st and my BREAK light warning light came on. There was nothing in front of me, I was doing 40mph. The roads were dry, There were no cars near me, and no traffic. It happened again on the same day January 21st, on the White Horse Pike in Lindenwold New Jersey. This one happened at 520pm, I was doing 45mph and my BREAK warning light came on. The road was dry, there was no traffic on the road, and no…

   NHTSA complaint #11714328 · source
5. Filed Jan 12, 2026INBrakesFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was operating the vehicle at about 30mph and the braking system started malfunctioning by giving me limited braking power and throwing a bunch of lights on the dash along with sudden loss of acceleration. Tried to press the pedal again and it didn’t respond I drifted to a stop in the middle a lane in the road. Had to shut vehicle off then restart to regain function. All conditions were clear outside. The dealer I bought it from has been very suspicious since the purchase.…

   NHTSA complaint #11710278 · source
6. Filed Dec 15, 2025MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   While I was driving on the highway, the brakes of my car suddenly were violently activated and I had not touched the brakes. If there had been a car behind me, it would have been a major rear end collision. It was over quickly and I accelerated back to the normal speed. I talked to the Honda Service Mgr where I purchased the car and he said he was unaware of the problem although I see that that nearly 3 million Hondas have experienced this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11705031 · source
7. Filed Dec 5, 202559,660 miNJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated, and the transmission independently shifted into neutral. The contact stated that there were no other vehicles nearby. The brake warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to clean off the sensors and see if the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that she did not want to see if the…

   NHTSA complaint #11703338 · source
8. Filed Nov 18, 202567,000 miMDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes were independently activated without the driver depressing the brake pedal. The “Service Brakes” warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact related the failure to Honda Recall: TN2; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11700148 · source
9. Filed Nov 3, 2025NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Driving on a clear road on a clear day with no car in front of me, the brake warning flashed and then the car braked on its own. There was NO reason for the warning or for the car to brake on its own. Automatic breaking isn’t even a feature on this car.

   NHTSA complaint #11697259 · source
10. Filed Oct 27, 2025AZAirbagsBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

    I tried to take my car to the dealer because my car brakes on its own and it had a alert that something was wrong with the air bags . I can ve driving anywhere and without reason the car breaks putting my life in danger and my family. I have tried to contact the dealer about this serious matter but I don't get anywhere. I am reaching out to see what solution we can come to ?

    NHTSA complaint #11695958 · source
11. Filed Oct 5, 2025NJBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    I was driving down US Route 42 on 10/4/25 at 1:10 AM and my car phantom break itself while I was doing 60 miles an hour on the highway.

    NHTSA complaint #11691456 · source
12. Filed Oct 5, 2025MIBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The vehicle keeps braking automatically with nothing in front of me, I see numerous people reporting it so I figured I should aswell, nothing in front or near me when it automatically brakes, it is scary as heck tho!

    NHTSA complaint #11691420 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology