2025 Honda Prologue Exterior lighting Problems

Rear backup camera image failed to provide adequate image at night. Backup lights were fully functional. Automobile lights were on and appeared fully functional. No warning lamps, messages, or symptoms of the problem appeared. Backup camera appeared fully functional in daylight. Backup camera lens was clean. Problem appeared to be either inadequate light provided by the backup lights OR inadequate image resolution in low light by the camera. As a result of this problem, the driver backed into a tree.

NHTSA ID

11750276

Incident

Mar 21, 2026

Backup camera is completely black when it is dark outside, making it worthless. It is fine during daylight hours. The local Honda dealer acknowledged that there is a problem, but stated that Honda has no solution for it at this time.

NHTSA ID

11743869

Incident

Jun 13, 2026

The rearview camera does not function properly at night.

NHTSA ID

11739069

Incident

May 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Prologue. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R) at night, the reverse lights provided inadequate lighting. The contact stated the image on the display screen was basically black, and shadows were visible. The brake pedal was tapped to illuminate the rear of the vehicle. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,700.

NHTSA ID

11723603

Incident

Oct 24, 2025

Mileage

7,700 mi

When reversing in a dark or low light area I can't see behind the vehicle on the backup camera display. It seems like there is no night vision and the reverse lights don't illuminate behind the vehicle enough to see in the display or the rearview mirror. I've almost backed into objects because you cannot see behind the vehcle.

NHTSA ID

11722433

Incident

Sep 10, 2025

The reverse lights are inadequate. If its very low light conditions you can barely see anything.

NHTSA ID

11705622

Incident

Oct 18, 2025

The reverse (or backup) lighting on my 2025 Honda Prologue Elite is so useless it may as well not even exist. During the daytime, the reverse camera view is helpful and detailed. At night, or without bright ambient light, you can't even see beyond the rear bumper. Stepping on the brakes gives brief added light, though still not adequate. And you can't continue to press on the brake while backing up. This lack of lighting creates a significant safety hazard when backing up, parking, or checking surroundings at night.

NHTSA ID

11704784

Incident

Sep 1, 2025

The backup camera on this vehicle is basically useless at night if there are no streetlights around. I don’t know if this is a combination of a poor camera and dim reverse lights or just a bad camera, but I think it’s a safety hazard. This is new vehicle using current technology, the camera should be able to see at night, or the reverse lights need to be brighter. What is the point of a reverse camera if I can’t see anything out of it.

NHTSA ID

11704636

Incident

Dec 11, 2025

The backup lights are too dim to safely see where you are going when in reverse at night.

NHTSA ID

11701601

Incident

Nov 21, 2025

Reverse camera and the associated lights are VERY dim. It is very difficult to see out the rear camera.

NHTSA ID

11701587

Incident

Nov 25, 2025

The backup camera at night is practically black. I find many people complaining about this online, but no fix. It is dangerous to back that car up at night!!! There must be a fix before someone gets hurt. Either upgrade the camera or upgrade the backup lighting

NHTSA ID

11678041

Incident

Aug 1, 2025