More recall homework
2019 Honda Accordhas more recalls listed.
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
has more recalls listed.
has more complaint records.
Open investigation counts are similar.
fuel-cost estimates are similar.
Short answer: Accord needs more recall homework, Accord has more complaint activity and Accord has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2020 Honda Accord | 2019 Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 5 | 6 | Accord has 1 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 328 | 624 | Accord has 296 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 13 / 2 / 7 / 1 | 24 / 0 / 20 / 0 | Accord has 21 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 11 | 16 | Accord has 5 more investigations |
| Open investigations | 10 | 10 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 278 | 318 | Accord has 40 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 34 | 41 | Accord has 7 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | May 21, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Similar |
| Latest complaint | May 31, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | Accord has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 30 combined MPG | 30 combined MPG | Same |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $2,000 | $2,000 | Similar |
| Safety-rating records | 1 | 1 | Similar |