CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Honda Civic has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 381 complaints with NHTSA, including 37 crashes, 2 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (177 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2015 Honda Civic recalls
Transmission Software Can Damage Drive Shaft, Causing Power Loss
Certain vehicles built between January and November 2014 (Civic) and March 2014 to May 2015 (Fit) have transmission software settings that can damage the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Most common 2015 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 381 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 177 |
| Air Bags | 58 |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 |
| Engine | 31 |
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Structure | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Wheels | 13 |
What owners report
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 an immediate risk of engine stalling or a sudden drop in vehicle power while traveling at highway speeds. This creates a severe, unpredictable safety hazard to the occupants and surrounding traffic. Honda is fully aware of this systemic manufacturing flaw. The company issued a 15-year / 150,000-mile warranty extension under Technical Service Bulle
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 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. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
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 was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,366.
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.
2015 Honda Civic safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (10.5% rollover risk) |
| 2015 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (11.8% rollover risk) |
2015 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2015 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Honda Civic: Transmission Software Can Damage Drive Shaft, Causing Power Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
Based on 381 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (177), Air Bags (58), Unknown Or Other (58).
How safe is the 2015 Honda Civic?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2015 Honda Civic up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.