NHTSA Complaint #11638500 — 2024 HONDA PROLOGUE

The automatic emergency braking (AEB) system or collision avoidance feature in my 2024 Honda Prologue has malfunctioned. The car abruptly applies the brakes when backing out of my driveway, and also engages when driving forward and getting too close to other vehicles or when changing lanes, even when there’s sufficient space. The braking is sudden and forceful, making it difficult to control the vehicle. This issue poses a serious safety risk, as the car’s automatic braking can cause me to be rear-ended by vehicles behind me when stopping unexpectedly. The system may also cause a collision when changing lanes, as the sudden deceleration could lead to a crash. The problem occurs consistently, and can be reproduced each time I back out of the driveway, approach a vehicle too closely, or change lanes. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, dealer, or insurance, and I have not yet brought it in for service. I am filing this report to document the issue as a potential safety concern. There are no warning lights or messages on the dashboard when the issue occurs. The braking happens without any prior indication from the vehicle, and I only notice after the fact that the system has engaged. This problem began right from the start, within the first 50 miles of driving the car. As of now, the car has about 5000 miles on it, and the issue continues intermittently.