HONDA ACCORD HYBRID (2020) recall — Electrical System
Honda is recalling certain 2020 Accord Hybrids due to potential power loss that could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free software updates to fix the electrical issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2020 Accord Hybrids with a possible electrical issue that could cause power loss and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles will receive a free software update to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79611-honda-2020-accord-hybrid-recall-risk-of-power-loss-causing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79611-honda-2020-accord-hybrid-recall-risk-of-power-loss-causing · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V798000
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“Honda 2020 Accord Hybrid Recall: Risk of Power Loss Causing Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79611-honda-2020-accord-hybrid-recall-risk-of-power-loss-causing. Based on NHTSA recall #20V798000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V798000).
Why it’s dangerous
The DC-DC converter might shut down, preventing the 12-volt battery from recharging. This could lead to a loss of drive power, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Honda Accord Hybrids are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the electrical system fails.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid. The recall began February 12, 2021, and applies to specific models with this electrical issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Get Software Update
Honda will update the power converter unit software for free at your dealership.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2020 Accord Hybrid being recalled?
The recall is for a potential electrical issue where the DC-DC converter might shut down, causing power loss that could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid and the recall began February 12, 2021.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a free software update at your dealership.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V798000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 20V798000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V798000 (December 17, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.