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2015 Honda Civic Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
377Complaints
1Recalls
37Crashes
2Fires
23Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (45.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train173 · 45.9%RecalledRecall 15V574000
Air Bags56 · 14.9%not available
Engine31 · 8.2%not available
Electrical System25 · 6.6%not available
Vehicle Speed Control20 · 5.3%not available
Steering19 · 5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN173 · 45.9%
Unspecified / other58 · 15.4%
AIR BAGS56 · 14.9%
ENGINE31 · 8.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 5.3%
STEERING19 · 5%
STRUCTURE:BODY15 · 4%
SERVICE BRAKES14 · 3.7%
WHEELS13 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 377 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 15V574000 · 2015 · reported 09/15/2015

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“VEHICLE ( MILEAGE 70,511 ) WAS ABOUT TO ENTER A HIGHWAY, WHEN I HEAR A NOISE IN THE POWER TRAIN LIKE A POP SOUND, THEN…”NHTSA complaint 11161759 — filed 12/15/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“ABOUT 15 SECONDS ENTERING THE FREEWAY I DECIDED TO MERGE. AS I ACCELERATED I HEARD SOMETHING POP OR LIKE A CLUNK/THUMP SOUND, LIKE SOMETHING HAD…”NHTSA complaint 11155636 — filed 12/03/2018 · POWER TRAIN
“THE CAR HAS A KNOWN ISSUE AS TOLD TO ME BY HONDA DEALER WITH THE PRESSAURE PLAYER SPRINGS FAILING CAUSING LOUD GRINDR NOISE. IT HAPPENS…”NHTSA complaint 11151040 — filed 11/12/2018 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda Civic?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 173 of 377 NHTSA complaints (45.9%), followed by unspecified/other issues (58), air bags (56), engine (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Honda Civic have?

377 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 37 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 15V574000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Honda Civic's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.