2015 Honda Civic Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seats of the 2015 Honda Civic, 2% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was struck in an accident in which the air bags did not come out, not a single one. My car was stationary at a traffic light on a city street when another car at full speed struck from behind. From the impact the seat was twisted and once again no airbags came out. Additionally, the seat belt got stuck and once I unbuckled my seat belt it did not return to its place like it normally does. Within this complaint, I will attach pictures from the crash and it shows how the airbags did not come out.”
NHTSA complaint #11241336, filed 2019-08, 43,069 miles“We were stopped in traffic, seat belts were fastened, turn signal on, and we were rear-ended by a work van moving at very high speed. Our car was totaled. The front seats were broken due to the impact. No airbags deployed. Not front, not side.”
NHTSA complaint #10883803, filed 2016-07, 18,000 miles“Ongoing issue. Headrest angle is nonadjustable (only height is) and thus isn't safe for everyone. It pushes the head down and compromises spinal alignment. People with thinner torsos or who sit more upright are at the most risk. Options to fix this involve using padding on the back of the seat or bending the bars in the headrest, both of which would provide sufficient daily comfort, but could result in injury in an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10927692, filed 2016-11, 35,000 miles“Headrest and concaved seats are making my life miserable. I have a long commute in la traffic to/from work. I usually use the time to relax and decompress from a day of teacher, instead this time has become dreadful and painful experience. I've have back problems and next problem for years and I've recently realized its my stupid car! I just returned from a 3 week trip and my back problems were nonexistent during my travels...first day back home and driving and my back is killing me again! In hindsight, this has been the same for previous trips. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809444, filed 2015-12“We purchased this car on april 11, 2015. Don't drive the car everyday. However, every time I am in the car, even for short distances, I get really sick--headache, nausea, tightness in the head, and extreme tiredness. I am not prone to car sickness, and have driven a brand new Honda accord previously, and have never experienced these symptoms before. A 2011 report cites Honda Civic as being the 'healthiest' car to drive. Has something changed in the materials that Honda now uses? Is anyone else experiencing these problems? What can I do next? How long before ventilation dissipates these issues?”
NHTSA complaint #10724152, filed 2015-06Related service bulletins
- 10211618Mar 1, 2016EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back…
- 10193298Mar 1, 2016Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? Whats likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the…
- 10100043Dec 10, 2015"techline summary article - editors note: this article replaces the one posted in august 2015 to extend that articles shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 0% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 16 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2015 Honda Civic
177 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology