2015 Honda Civic recalls and problems

1 recall and 381 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Honda Civic.

1
recalls
381
owner complaints
37
complaints mentioning a crash
2
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Honda Civic recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 15V574000 · reported September 15, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 143,676 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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).

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical system

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 the high-voltage…

Sep 15, 2026 · Tires

See attached document for complaint.

Sep 1, 2026 · Air bags · 50,000 miles

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…

Aug 25, 2026 · Power train · 147,366 miles

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…

May 31, 2026 · 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…

Civic model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 3456555
2013 0319291
2014 2293304
2015 1381372
2016 51,082364
2017 6601236
2018 6746274

Across all years, the 2006 Civic has the most complaints (1,403). All Honda Civic years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Honda Civic, the most recent reported on September 15, 2015 (Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (177 complaints), followed by air bags (58).
How many 2015 Honda Civic complaints mention a crash or fire?
37 of 381 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 14, 2026.