Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Accord.
The 2020 Honda Accord requires 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, reflecting its current engine specification. Across a model complaint history covering 1990 to 2022, the 2020 year recorded 336 total owner complaints — significantly fewer than the 2003 high of 2,013 but more than the 2022 low of 213 — with Forward Collision Avoidance as the top complaint category and five recalls documented. This positions the 2020 Accord in the lower-complaint tier of its generation, though the concentration of reports on collision-avoidance technology marks a shift from earlier mechanical issues.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 192.1 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3377 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.6 / 63 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Accord of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.5T EX-L Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 192 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | 2.0T Sport Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.40 sec | 14.00 sec | 252 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | 2.0T Sport Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 252 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh | 6.70 sec | 15.40 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | Hybrid Touring Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec 1.1-kWh | 7.10 sec | 15.70 sec | 212 hp | FWD |
| 2021 | EX-L Sedan 1.5L Turbo I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 192 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | 2.0T Touring Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 252 hp | FWD |
| 2018 | 2.0T EX-L Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 5.70 sec | 14.30 sec | 252 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.5 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.9 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant | Honda Type 2 antifreeze/coolant |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 5.3 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 13.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 91.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 108.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.87-0.98 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Oil Type | ND-14 POE Oil or equivalent. |
| Oil Capacity | 3.10-3.60 oz |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.87-0.98 lbs |
| Oil Group | POE |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 21.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | 80.0 ft-lbs |
| ABS Sensor Torque | Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .315 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0006 |
| 1 | 10.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 10 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120° | 44 in |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120° | 44 in |
| 1 | 52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 120°. | |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40° | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41° | 26 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 41° | 26 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 8mm Bolts | 16 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2020 Honda Accord reflects a significant downward trend in federal complaints compared to the start of its generation, dropping from 1,803 complaints in 2018 to 337 in 2020. While this is a marked improvement over 2019's 650 complaints, it remains higher than the 214 and 213 complaints recorded for 2021 and 2022, respectively. Recalls for the 2020 model remained stable at 5, closely mirroring the 6 reported in both 2018 and 2019. Primary complaint areas for 2020 were Forward Collision Avoidance (53), the Engine (30), and Air Bags (25), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. The record for this year also includes 13 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints. Given the sharp reduction in complaints relative to the generation's early years, the 2020 model is a good year to buy.
All 336 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at…
Showing 5 of 245 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATS30025 | 2025-12-19 | Electrical System | Tech Line Summary - Customers who have purchased the Accessory CarPlay /Android Auto… |
| APS&12192025902 | 2025-12-19 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - Some customers have reported a pop-up message on the audio unit display… |
| AAR12192025901 | 2025-12-19 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - Some customers have reported a pop-up message on the audio unit display… |
| A25-074 | 2025-07-28 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible… |
| A20030B | 2025-06-06 | Structure | Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are… |
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3.7 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.