NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 389 owner complaints for the 2015 Honda Civic. Most complaints involve power train (180) and air bags (59). The EPA rates it 25–34 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4–5 stars overall.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Civic model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 314 |
| 1997 | 383 |
| 1998 | 450 |
| 1999 | 348 |
| 2000 | 297 |
| 2001 | 1,089 |
| 2002 | 717 |
| 2003 | 525 |
| 2004 | 351 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 1,411 |
| 2007 | 1,212 |
| 2008 | 923 |
| 2009 | 398 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 462 |
| 2013 | 320 |
| 2014 | 293 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 1,083 |
| 2017 | 608 |
| 2018 | 602 |
| 2019 | 460 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 962 |
| 2023 | 338 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 88 |
| 2026 | 32 |
“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 Bulletin (TSB) 20- 030 to address defective internal solder joints within the intelligent inverter unit that cause electrical shorts. Despite my vehicle suffering from the exact component failure detailed in the TSB, and despite the vehicle being well under the 150,000-mile threshold, American Honda is refusing to cover the safety-critical repair based strictly on a narrow VIN list exclusion. Because this component defect causes unpredictable electrical and propulsion failure on…”
“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 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 35 MPH, and the contact pulled over. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a transmission center, and it was determined that the failure was linked to the CVT and pulley system. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic HF Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 | 259 |
| Civic Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 33 | $1,950 | 272 |
| Civic Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,000 | 276 |
| Civic Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,050 | 289 |
| Civic Natural Gas Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 | $1,500 | 218 |
| Civic Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,200 | 352 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 389 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (180), air bags (59), engine (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2015 Honda Civic at 25–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2015 Honda Civic 4–5 out of 5 stars overall.