2015 Honda Civic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic years
- About as many complaints as other years 16th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Civic. That ranks 16th out of 32 Civic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (177 complaints, 46%), typically at around 84,500 miles. Complaints mention 37 crashes, 2 fires, 23 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 381owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 37complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Honda Civic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 177 | 46% | 84,500 | “transmission fluid” (11%) | $8,050 |
| Air Bags problems | 58 | 15% | 43,069 | “air bag” (28%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 58 | 15% | 37,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 31 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 28 | 7% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 6% | 12,125 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 5% | 49,183 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 4% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 3% | 20,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1% | 24,450 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 17,700 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 24,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Honda Civic recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle experienced a sudden component failure while driving, triggering immediate warning lights for the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), high-voltage battery system, and braking system. The failure of the Motor Power Inverter (MPI) causes an abrupt loss of hybrid electric propulsion, a loss of…
See attached document for complaint.
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 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…
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…
Other Honda Civic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 Civic | 76 | 2 |
| 2024 Civic | 124 | 3 |
| 2023 Civic | 258 | 4 |
| 2022 Civic | 885 | 4 |
| 2021 Civic | 145 | 4 |
| 2020 Civic | 229 | 5 |
| 2019 Civic | 437 | 4 |
| 2018 Civic | 745 | 6 |
| 2017 Civic | 600 | 6 |
| 2016 Civic | 1,082 | 5 |
| 2015 | 381 | 1 |
| 2014 Civic | 293 | 2 |
| 2013 Civic | 319 | 0 |
| 2012 Civic | 456 | 3 |
| 2011 Civic | 169 | 9 |
| 2010 Civic | 397 | 8 |
| 2009 Civic | 396 | 8 |
| 2008 Civic | 916 | 7 |
| 2007 Civic | 1,204 | 9 |
| 2006 Civic | 1,403 | 13 |
| 2005 Civic | 316 | 10 |
| 2004 Civic | 350 | 10 |
| 2003 Civic | 499 | 11 |
| 2002 Civic | 702 | 11 |
| 2001 Civic | 1,079 | 14 |
| 2000 Civic | 287 | 6 |
| 1999 Civic | 338 | 3 |
| 1998 Civic | 435 | 4 |
| 1997 Civic | 373 | 2 |
| 1996 Civic | 305 | 2 |
| 1995 Civic | 199 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 177 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Honda Civic?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Honda Civic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic model years, the 2015 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.