2026 Honda Prologue

Owners report that the owner's manual instructions do not match the actual infotainment menu items, such as for turning on heated seats. This makes it difficult to follow official guidance for basic v...

Owners are confused by ambiguous dashboard indicators like the green 'Ready' car symbol and green back-of-car symbol on the HUD/display while driving, with no clear explanation in documentation.

Honda's privacy policies use complex, non-user-friendly language across multiple documents that obscure the extensive personal data collected from the vehicle.

Honda lacks a clear process or dedicated department for reporting security vulnerabilities in their connected vehicle systems.

The Vehicle Data Privacy Notice is referenced in documents but not provided, leaving buyers unable to review how their driving data will be handled before purchase.

Honda does not publicly disclose subscription pricing for connected services like HondaLink, preventing buyers from calculating total ownership costs before purchase.

As of December 2025, 2026 Prologue models include a standard Portable Charging Kit with options for complimentary Wall Mounted Home Charger plus $1,250 installation incentive or $500 sales credit. Ear...

The Prologue hardware supports bi-directional charging for home backup power, but Honda has not released the necessary software update, with unclear plans to do so.

Unlike Tesla, the Prologue requires carrying a physical key fob instead of using the phone as a key, which owners find inconvenient after switching.

The Prologue's forward collision avoidance system is designed to detect potential crashes and warn or brake automatically, but owners report it triggers frequent false positives on clear roads, shadow...

The HondaLink mobile app controls remote functions like preconditioning, locking, and charging status. Owners report it is slow to refresh, fails to send commands reliably, shows no data, and requires...

Wireless Apple CarPlay enables phone mirroring to the infotainment screen. Multiple owners report it fails to connect, disconnects sporadically, or has laggy response.

Many vehicle functions like headlights, fog lights, seat heaters, and garage door programming are only accessible via the touchscreen infotainment menus instead of physical buttons. This requires extr...

The steering wheel has numerous buttons with unclear labels and functions, leading to accidental presses. The regen braking paddle is positioned too close to radio presets, causing unintended braking ...

The battery charge percentage is not prominently displayed on the main navigation or driver display, requiring turning off the vehicle or using Google Assistant. Android Auto also fails to show it des...

The Honda Prologue was advertised with over-the-air (OTA) software update capability, but owners report no OTA updates have been released despite promises. Vehicles require dealer visits for any avail...

Owners taking the Prologue to dealers for required software updates or recalls report the vehicle becoming bricked or unusable, sometimes for days or weeks. This leaves them with loaners while awaitin...

Dealerships often refuse to install available software updates or TSBs unless they can replicate issues or detect error codes, even when NHTSA bulletins exist. This forces owners to argue or visit mul...

After OTA or dealer software updates, features like wireless Apple CarPlay stop working, requiring resets or wired connections as workarounds. Some updates also fail to deliver promised improvements.

Honda issued a major software recall affecting many Prologues, requiring dealer visits for updates to fix safety-related defects. The scope appears larger than initially reported.

Honda vehicles like the Prologue automatically share driving behavior data, such as speed and location, with insurance companies through connected services. Owners report surprise insurance rate hikes...

Consent for Honda's extensive data collection, use, storage, and disclosure—including location, vehicle data, and driver behavior—is obtained automatically when purchasing or leasing a connected vehic...

The Prologue's HondaLink system transmits precise location, speed, operating conditions, and VIN to Honda and providers, enabling a full track of vehicle movements without explicit ongoing consent.

The Prologue, built on GM's platform, shares personal information with General Motors and OnStar, who use it for marketing per their own policies.

The Prologue stores on-board data locally, accessible by service technicians, valets, or new owners if not manually reset.

The Honda Prologue's remote control capability allows GM's OnStar system to assist law enforcement in locating and immobilizing stolen vehicles. It also enables remote recovery or communication if the...

The Prologue's infotainment and vehicle computer systems frequently experience glitches like audio cutoffs, connectivity issues, and battery recharge problems, which owners resolve by performing facto...

The high voltage battery system triggers repeated 'Service High Voltage System' and 'Service Vehicle Soon' warnings, sometimes preventing charging and requiring dealer visits. Factory resets provide t...

The rear backup camera suddenly stops working, displaying an error symbol instead of video feed, which has been reported after a few months of ownership.

A software bug causes the instrument cluster, rearview camera, and warning lights to go blank, depriving drivers of essential safety information.

The main infotainment screen periodically freezes, interrupting use of navigation, media, and vehicle controls.

The charging scheduler software ignores user-set start times and begins charging early to meet target levels like 80%, frustrating off-peak charging plans.

Upon starting, key safety systems like ABS and sensors are frequently disabled, requiring multiple restarts to enable them.

The audio units glitch and cut off, attributed to loose software-set connectors.

The automatic rain-sensing wipers behave unpredictably, activating or failing inconsistently in wet conditions.

The Honda Prologue offers connected car services like remote start, climate control, and app access through HondaLink and OnStar, but many features require paid subscriptions after an initial trial pe...

Infotainment apps like maps and Google Play Store require active 'connected services' (OnStar subscription) to function, blocking access even if the vehicle has internet. Owners report error messages ...

The Prologue's audio system shares hardware with the OnStar telematics module, so disabling or canceling OnStar can completely disable the audio system. Owners warn against attempting to remove OnStar...

The HondaLink app frequently fails to display basic info like battery status or remote controls, even when free basic access is active, frustrating owners who rely on it for monitoring. Users report r...

A security feature to wipe personal data and reset audio/navigation to factory defaults requires a paid HondaLink subscription. This locks owners into paying for basic privacy restoration.

Utility off-peak charging programs require an active OnStar subscription for vehicle communication, disqualifying non-subscribers from discounts despite compatible chargers. Owners weigh the subscript...