Model year guide

2015 Honda civic hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Honda civic hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2015 Honda civic hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Honda civic hybrid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints365
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined44 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Honda civic hybrid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Honda civic hybrid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Honda civic hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 365 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2015 Honda civic hybrid safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2015 Honda civic hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined44 mpg
City43 mpg
Highway45 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,500
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Honda civic hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,500
Fuel only$7,500
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
179.5 in
Width
68.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Curb weight
2,877 lb
Front track
59.1 in
Rear track
59.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2015 Honda civic hybrid. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 3

Pedestrian alert sounds Closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…

NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…

NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021

Electrical overstress Closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped wi…

NHTSA #EA19001 · Air Bags · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 66

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 66.

Service Bulletin - Sensors on the vehicle may have misinterpreted the catalyst as deteriorated. Update the PGM-FI software if P0420 is present.

Bulletin A22-045 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2022

Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power inverter may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure will result in the cha…

Bulletin ONLH9802252021 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2021

"Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure may result in one or more of the following DTC(s): -P1440 (MPI Module Output Circuit Malfunc…

Bulletin A20-030 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Equipment · Dec 2020

Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers the intelligent inverter unit (IIU) to address possible concerns of various warning lights…

Bulletin ABOM12182020901 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System · Dec 2020

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memoriza…

Bulletin A19050B · Steering · May 2019

Service bulletin - There is a clicking or grinding noise when making turns. Confirm the noise by accelerating while the front wheels are turned sharply to the left and then again to the right.

Bulletin A18-043 · Power Train, Wheels · Dec 2018

Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? The launcher screen for HondaLink flickers or goes…

Bulletin A18-123 · Equipment · Nov 2018

Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a HDMI output. ? The launcher screen f…

Bulletin A18090F · Electrical System · Sep 2018

Service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 Civic Front Passenger Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.

Bulletin A17-085 · Air Bags · Jul 2018

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airb…

Bulletin A18-059 · Air Bags · Jun 2018

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CIVIC HYBRID FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2015 Honda civic hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
Hybrid
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 110 hp

2015 Honda civic hybrid vehicles on record

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2015 Honda civic hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Honda civic hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2015 Honda civic hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Honda civic hybrid?

Across all 365 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, engine.

What is the 2015 Honda civic hybrid safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2015 Honda civic hybrid an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2015 Honda civic hybrid get?

The 2015 Honda civic hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 44 mpg combined (43 city / 45 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.