Known Recalls

Model year record

2015 Honda Civic

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 541 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V574000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
143,676
Reported to NHTSA
2015-09-15
Owners notified
2015-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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).

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train19288,000 mi
Air bags6443,069 mi
Unknown or other6437,700 mi
Engine3414,000 mi
Electrical system293,500 mi
Steering2412,250 mi
Vehicle speed control2037,570 mi
Service brakes173,600 mi
Structure: body1625,000 mi
Wheels1460,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1020,600 mi
Suspension9900 mi
Seats718,000 mi
Seat belts524,000 mi
Visibility/wiper524,450 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer4193,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)375,500 mi
Tires33,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2130,000 mi
Structure: body: door23,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette147,500 mi
Back over prevention1114,000 mi
Exterior lighting150,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings1—
Fuel system, gasoline13,500 mi
Lane departure: warning190,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission174,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids168,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint15,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1190,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly112,000 mi
Structure13,500 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems132,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly124,500 mi

The 2014 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2016 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.