2020 Honda Accord: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · MS

On 09/18/2026, at 103,000 miles, my vehicle suffered a dangerous powertrain failure where numerous dashboard warning lights illuminated and the car suddenly dropped into "Limp Mode" with an immediate loss of acceleration while in active traffic. I took the vehicle to a certified Honda dealership, where technicians officially diagnosed the issue as a "Fuel System Too Rich" condition (Diagnostic Trouble Code P0172). The dealership confirmed that the factory-installed direct fuel injectors are failing prematurely and leaking raw fuel into the engine cylinders. This manufacturing defect causes severe engine oil dilution, where gasoline contaminates the oil pan, creating an immediate stalling hazard and an extreme risk of a high-speed rear-end collision. Online owner forums and dedicated global social media groups indicate that thousands of other 10th-generation Accord owners are experiencing this identical safety defect. Honda corporate has formally denied goodwill assistance, treating this severe engineering flaw as standard wear and tear. The vehicle and failed components are fully available for inspection upon federal request.

Filed Aug 16, 2026 · Engine · NC

I was driving on the hwy going about 75 mph which is the posted speed when all of a sudden my car went into limp mode almost causing a 18 wheeler to run over top of my car with me and my child in it no warning or anything and the car would only go about 20 miles per hour after of that and now all the lights are on in the dash only have a 115000 miles on the car at this time very unsafe and gonna cause someone to get killed because of something falling on this car

Filed May 29, 2026 · Engine · TX

I am writing to formally report a severe safety incident caused by a sudden head gasket failure in my vehicle. While driving on a busy highway, the car abruptly entered "limp mode" and stopped accelerating altogether, putting my family’s safety at immediate risk. Simultaneously, all dashboard warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Honda dealership, where technicians confirmed that the sole mechanical issue is a failed head gasket. The vehicle is currently available for inspection.

Filed Oct 13, 2025 · Engine · 85,741 miles · CA

Was driving on the freeway approximately 70 mph on saturday October 4th, When car goes into limp mode and throws a engine light on, leaving me stranded on the freeway. Another occurrence one week later on Saturday October 11th when car went into limp mode again driving around 35 mph in the city. Both cases I turned the car off and on and returned back to normal, come to find out with the dealer it is a blown head gasket and their is coolant leaking into cylinder 3. A BLOWN HEADGASKET!!!!! Everyone is having these problems

Filed Aug 19, 2024 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The emission control system, ABS, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2021 · Engine · 13,762 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving 70 mph while attempting to pass another vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle went into limp mode. The contact was able to exit the highway and park safely. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire on cylinders 1 and 4. The local dealer reset the code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,762.

Filed Feb 12, 2021 · Engine · 7,251 miles · VA

Driving on i95 near lumberton nc at 78mph in econ mode with cruise on, went to pass vehicle after cruise slowed me down, stepped on gas and response felt different, realized I was slowing down while stepping on the gas. Noticed cel light and continued to slow down. I thought car was drifting but the rpms still showed engine on. Got to safety apron and realized car was in limp mode. Managed to get to exit ramp. Sitting on ramp noticed that the engine, when you tapped the gas pedal, was rough but seemed to idle ok. Towed to nearby dealer. They said it had a p0300 history code but no current code. They cleared it, test drove and gave it back to me. Continued by trip to virginia with no problems. Car had 7251 miles. No problems before this. Previous night (31st) we gassed up and drove an hour+ to florence in rain. Stayed the night and started next day. We had driven another hour+ when this happened. It was in the 30's that day in sc but not raining.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Engine · 300 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-70 MPH in the rain, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The contact noticed there was abnormal odor of fuel in the oil. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called southeastern honda (3125 us-1, palm bay, fl 32905 (321) 270-8341) and was informed that the sensor may have gotten wet causing the vehicle to switch to limp mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 300.