2024 Honda PROLOGUE: complaints, problems and recalls

After driving this new car for about 18 miles and stopping for an errand, upon restarting an error message posted “brake system failure” do not drive faster than 43 mph and use the brake pedal to stop. Upon driving the brake pedal went nearly to the floor and had to be pumped to gain brake cylinder pressure sufficient to slow the car using extreme pedal pressure. After shutting off the vehicle, the braking system work normally upon restart. When delivered to the dealership the issue reoccurred. The Prologue has been at the dealership for repair…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11587562 at NHTSA ↗

On [XXX], around 8 PM, I was driving north towards DeLand, Florida on the highway at approximately 70+ miles per hour when my 2024 Honda Prologue started to slow down on its own. The air conditioning system shut down, and a warning displayed on the dash: “Service High Voltage System.” I immediately drove home and contacted CarSafely, fearing that the car might become stranded and was not safe to drive. The following morning (Tuesday, [XXX]), around 8 AM, I emailed and called the Coggin DeLand Honda service department, informing them of the i…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11606454 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owned a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel was frozen and the vehicle began to independently accelerate at an unknown speed. The contact stated that he was depressing the brake pedal but the vehicle was not stopping. The contact stated that he crashed into a vehicle in front of his vehicle on the other vehicle's passenger side front door. The air bag deployed. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights. The contact state…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11613932 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owned a 2024 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The vehicle speed increased independently. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The fire department and the police arrived on the scene. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported at the scene of the crash, however, the driver of the other vehicle was later treated for unknown injuries…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11617949 at NHTSA ↗

The reverse lights are way too dim. You can barely see when backing up at night. Even the back up camera is so dim obstacles and pedestrians can not be seen. Common complain with other owners. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619020 at NHTSA ↗

Honda requires Prologue owners to use the Honda Link app in order to obtain warranty information, use credits, access features - but most importantly and the largest issue is we can’t get critical software updates for the vehicle because we can’t access the Honda Link app. We have submitted all of this information and have an open case with Honda (case #14996478) for the past 7 weeks with no resolution to this issue - since the day we leased the vehicle. Honda states this is an issue to be addressed by a contracted IT team, but so far does not …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11621653 at NHTSA ↗

This is an EV by Honda and the system did a reboot while driving on highway at 60mph. All electronic shut down and I was able to pull off onto the shoulder. The car rebooted and drove fine as I was 3 hours from home.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11623279 at NHTSA ↗

on 03/12/204 the car dashboard indicated "high voltage service" for my third time and it did not want to take a charge, I went to the dealership they took the car for days they gave it to me on 05/12/2024, they told me they found nothing, the same day I was driving around 8 p.m. the car gave me the same problem,

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11629289 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2024-07-18 (July 18, 2024)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Prologue vehicles. The right front lower control arm may contain a manufacturing defect that can cause it to fracture.

Consequence: A right front lower control arm fracture can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right front lower control arm as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PIY.

Reported: 2026-02-26 (February 26, 2026)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 Acura ZDX and Prologue vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. Additionally, a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 111, "Rear Visibility," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles."

Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Additionally, the loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle radio control module software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TNL and XNK. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 4, 2026.

Reported: 2026-05-14 (May 14, 2026)

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image.

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are DO5 and RO6. The information in your report suggests that Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) may have been aware of this issue more than five business days before filing a report with NHTSA. Please be reminded that under Federal law, this agency is to be notified of all safety defect and/or noncompliance decisions within five business days. 49 CFR 573.6 Significant civil penalties can be assessed for this violation.