2015 Honda Civic problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 393 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Civic, filed between 2015-01-13 and 2026-09-15. The most common problem areas are the power train (180, 46%), air bags (59, 15%) and engine (34, 9%). Owners reported 37 crashes, 2 fires and 23 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Honda Civic complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 180 | 46% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 59 | 15% | 22 | 0 | 19 |
| Unknown or other | 59 | 15% | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 34 | 9% | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 5% | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 5% | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 14 | 4% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 3% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 8 | 2% | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1% | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 180 complaints
- 180 complaints of 393 (46%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 14 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2015 Honda Civic; the recall, campaign 15V574000, says: “The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.”
Air bags: 59 complaints
- 59 complaints of 393 (15%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 4 of them also name the seat belts; owners reported 22 crashes and 19 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic covers this system.
Engine: 34 complaints
- 34 complaints of 393 (9%) name the engine.
- 14 of them also name the power train; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic covers this system.
Electrical system: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 393 (7%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 4 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic covers this system.
Steering: 21 complaints
- 21 complaints of 393 (5%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 5 of them also name the power train; owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 393 (5%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 7 of them also name the power train; owners reported 6 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 12 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CIVIC, CIVIC CNG, CIVIC HYBRID, CIVIC SI, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Honda Civic recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Honda Civic's most common problem areas are the power train (180 of 393 complaints), air bags (59 of 393 complaints) and engine (34 of 393 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 393 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Honda Civic, including 37 reported crashes and 2 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Honda Civic's problems?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Honda Civic; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.