# Service bulletin APaS09282020910

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10180633
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-10\-03
- Manufacturer's number: APaS09282020910
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-09\-28
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Dealer Message \- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. \(AHM\) is searching for certain 2018\-2020 Accords \& 2019\-2020 Insights with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light \(MIL\) on with the Body Control Module \(BCM\) related DTCs in active fault. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10180633-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10180633-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2018 to 2020 HONDA ACCORD
- 2019 to 2020 HONDA INSIGHT

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [20V798000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V798000.md), 2020-12-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- [2020611](/recalls/tc/2020611.md), 2020-12-10: Electrical
- [20V771000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V771000.md), 2020-12-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; VISIBILITY/WIPER; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [AATS31549](/bulletins/11038473.md), 2026-10-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Line Summary Article \- Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own, registers unintended inputs, or operates erratically without user interaction. The condition may be more noticeable when vehicle interior temperatures are elevated.
- [A26\-006](/bulletins/11037690.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored \(DTCs are not required for repair\).
- [A26\-004](/bulletins/11037688.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored \(DTCs are not required for repair\).
- [A26\-003](/bulletins/11037687.md), 2026-10-01, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored \(DTCs are not required for repair\).
- [AAHS09162026902](/bulletins/11037426.md), 2026-09-21, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message \- On August 21st, 2026, American Honda issued a Product Update for certain 2018\-2022 Accord and Accord Hybrid models that received the accessory Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade. Refer to Service Bulletin 26\-068 for additional information regarding the Product Update.
- [AATS31549](/bulletins/11036655.md), 2026-09-02, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Line Summary \- Customers may report that the center display unit changes screens on its own, registers unintended inputs, or operates erratically without user interaction. The condition may be more noticeable when vehicle interior temperatures are elevated.
- [AEBM08262026901](/bulletins/11036424.md), 2026-08-27, Other: ENGINE. Dealer Message \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- [A26\-006](/bulletins/11036405.md), 2026-08-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- [A26\-004](/bulletins/11036403.md), 2026-08-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- [A26\-003](/bulletins/11036336.md), 2026-08-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service Bulletin \- Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

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