Model year 2015 · Compact Cars

2015 Honda Civic: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Honda Civic at 25–44 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 394 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

25–44

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CIVIC HYBRID, CIVIC SI.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Honda Civic recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Honda Civic, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA 15V574000 Reported Sep 15, 2015
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit)
Units affected
143,676 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Honda Civic fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Honda Civic EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Civic1.8L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular29/37/33 mpg$2,050272
Civic1.8L 4-cylCVT (7 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular29/37/32 mpg$2,100276
Civic1.8L 4-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/35/31 mpg$2,150289
Civic2.4L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium22/31/25 mpg$3,300352
Civic HF1.8L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular31/40/34 mpg$1,950259
Civic Hybrid1.5L 4-cyl hybridAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular43/45/44 mpg$1,500202
Civic Natural Gas1.8L 4-cyl cngAutomatic 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveCNG27/38/31 mpg$1,500218

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Honda Civic crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2015 Honda Civic NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2015 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.8%No
2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%No
2015 Honda Civic Cng 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2015 Honda Civic Hybrid 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars10.5%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Honda Civic owner complaints

Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Honda Civic, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 37 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 23 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Honda Civic complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train179
Unknown or other59
Air bags58
Engine34
Electrical system27
Steering20
Vehicle speed control20
Structure: Body15
Service brakes14
Wheels14

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Honda Civic model years

Honda Civic by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Civic24–49 mpg1325/5
2025 Civic24–49 mpg21065/5
2024 Civic24–36 mpg31435/5
2023 Civic24–36 mpg53375/5
2022 Civic29–36 mpg49615/5
2021 Civic25–36 mpg41615/5
2020 Civic25–36 mpg52395/5
2019 Civic25–36 mpg44605/5
2018 Civic25–36 mpg67575/5
2017 Civic25–36 mpg66065/5
2016 Civic30–35 mpg51,0835/5

All Honda Civic years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Honda models

2015 Honda Accord2015 Honda CR-V2015 Honda CR-Z2015 Honda Crosstour2015 Honda Fit2015 Honda Odyssey2015 Honda Pilot

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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