2015 Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (152) · Air Bags (43) · Vehicle Speed Control (19)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
200 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2015-09-15 · campaign 15V574000 · 143,676 vehicles
Defect: 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).
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2019-05-16 · A19050B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - when removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. if you don't , the vsa indicator may come on along with one or more vsa dtcs. and when you run the neutral memorization procedure in the i-hds, it won't co
Wheels 2018-12-01 · A18-043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there is a clicking or grinding noise when making turns. confirm the noise by accelerating while the front wheels are turned sharply to the left and then again to the right.
Equipment 2018-11-06 · A18-123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - any customers complaining about these issues when their iphone running ios 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? when using an hdmi output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? the launcher screen for hondalink flickers or goes blank. we've determined those issues
Electrical System 2018-09-25 · A18090F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iphone running ios 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? you can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a hdmi output. ? the launcher screen for hondalink flickers or goes blank.
Air Bags 2018-07-24 · A17-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 civic front passenger inflator collection. this bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
Air Bags 2018-06-15 · A18-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-14 · Power Train“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 battery charging system, and poses…”
2026-09-15 · Tires“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-09-01 · Steering · 50,000 mi“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 inspecti…”
2026-08-25 · Power Train · 147,366 mi“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 t…”
2026-05-31 · Structure:body“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 w…”
2026-05-13 · Air Bags · 127,987 mi · 💥 crash“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 a…”
2026-05-12 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 …”
2026-04-03 · Air Bags“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 connec…”
2026-03-18 · Electrical 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…”
2026-03-18 · Power Train · 131,603 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.