2015 Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Civic, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
240
Recalls
1
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Median mileage
85,300 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 142 of 240 complaints (59%).
  • Airbags (28) and engine (17) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 85,300 mi.
  • Owners reported 13 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries.
  • The 2015 Honda Civic has 1 recall on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 10th of 22 Honda Civic model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 82% more complaints than the 2014 model year (132).

2015 Honda Civic problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    142 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 4 crashes
    32 complaints
  • Airbags · 8 crashes
    28 complaints
  • Engine
    17 complaints
  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    12 complaints
  • Steering
    12 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 2 crashes
    9 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    8 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 2 crashes
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    2 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train140
Unknown or other32
Air bags27
Engine17
Electrical system14
Steering12
Structure:body11
Vehicle speed control9

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k310k–30k1530k–60k3160k–100k20100k–150k7150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2015 Honda Civic complaints that list mileage.

2015 Honda Civic recalls (1)

  • Recall 15V574000Sep 15, 2015143,676 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

    Risk: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

    From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C…

  • EA19001Opened Apr 19, 2019Closed Sep 19, 2024led to recall 20V024

    Electrical overstress

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount…

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2015 Honda Civic complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 1, 202650,000 miFLAirbagsSteering
    The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact had experienced intermittent power steering assist failure, causing the steering wheel to lock up while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that after the failure, the vehicle failed to restart, and the "Air Bag" warning light illuminated. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer for inspection on several occasions; however, the technicians were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
    NHTSA complaint #11761301 · source
  2. Filed Aug 25, 2026147,366 miNYTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V574000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11759447 · source
  3. Filed May 31, 2026GABody & Structure
    The component that failed is the paint on my Honda Civic. It is white and peeling/flaking under normal use. It has been occurring for a long time and is coming off of my whole car. It is causing safety issues by being exposed to the lead paint dust and chips which will cause future health problems. It is exposing bare metal to rust on my car. The white paint is continuing to peel and is a heavy concern.
    NHTSA complaint #11741150 · source
  4. Filed May 13, 2026127,987 miCACrash1 injuredAirbags
    The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Sedan. The contact stated while stopped at red light , another crashed into the read end of her vehicle. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed. The contact stated that she sustained whiplash and injuries to the right rib and mild concession. No medical attention was required. The contact mention she able to drive the emergency room from the scene. The contact stated that a police report was hot filed. The vehicle was driven to…
    NHTSA complaint #11737592 · source
  5. Filed May 12, 2026GACrashTowedAirbagsBrakes
    The ABS system failed and the car crashed and when the ABS system failed the airbag light came on but airbags did not deploy in significant front end collision
    NHTSA complaint #11737262 · source
  6. Filed Apr 3, 2026TNAirbags
    I had purchased the vehicle from a private seller. It had an SRS light on at the time I purchased it. The code reader indicated high resistance to the driver airbag. While trying to change the clock spring, I removed the drivers airbag from the steering wheel and found that the wires to the airbag were cut and the wires from the harness were connected to two black blocks. A google search said that these blocks were most likely emulators. I don’t know for sure but they were…
    NHTSA complaint #11729129 · source
  7. Filed Mar 18, 2026131,603 miILTowedTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. Upon shifting to drive(D) or to reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the…
    NHTSA complaint #11725339 · source
  8. Filed Mar 18, 2026NVElectrical System
    Vehicle battery drains while vehicle not in use. Have replaced the battery twice, and replaced alternator. Problem persists. When this began, it coincided with the car's door lock feature unlocking the vehicle upon approach, within about five feet, without pressing the fob. Also, if locking the vehicle if not about five feet away, it will lock and immediately unlock itself. I've seen many owners posting about identical issues, and no one seems to know how to fix the problem.
    NHTSA complaint #11725331 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology