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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Honda Prologue Ev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Honda Prologue Ev

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

3Recalls
790Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE HONDA PROLOGUE EV

The Honda Prologue EV is a midsize electric SUV representing Honda's first foray into a dedicated battery-electric crossover for the American market, built in partnership with General Motors. Aimed at family buyers and EV-curious Honda loyalists who want a familiar badge on a zero-emission vehicle, the Prologue slots into one of the most competitive segments in the industry. It carries Honda's reputation for approachability into genuinely new territory.

VERDICT

The 2024 Honda Prologue Ev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally find the Honda Prologue EV to be a comfortable, well-finished electric SUV that prioritizes ease of use over cutting-edge EV technology. Most note that it feels familiar and approachable for buyers new to electric vehicles, though some suggest it lacks the segment-leading range or software sophistication of top EV rivals. Its build quality and ride comfort tend to earn consistent praise.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 10.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19995

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record11/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V306000

Risk: 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, are expected to be mailed July 6, 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 Hon

Reported 2026-05-14

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V112000

Risk: 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 2026-02-26

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM24V540000

Risk: 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 2024-07-18

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

790 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

10reported crash
0reported fire
13reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 247Suspension 203Electrical System 152Unknown Or Other 146Power Train 141Forward Collision Avoidance 120

Other Prologue Ev years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19995), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Honda Prologue Ev 2024. Class rank 67 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure