2015 Honda Civic Airbags Problems

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic Sedan. The contact stated while stopped at red light , another crashed into the read end of her vehicle. The contact stated that no air bags were deployed. The contact stated that she sustained whiplash and injuries to the right rib and mild concession. No medical attention was required. The contact mention she able to drive the emergency room from the scene. The contact stated that a police report was hot filed. The vehicle was driven to a collision center. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,897.

NHTSA ID

11737592

Incident

Aug 12, 2023

Mileage

127,987 mi

The ABS system failed and the car crashed and when the ABS system failed the airbag light came on but airbags did not deploy in significant front end collision

NHTSA ID

11737262

Incident

May 1, 2026

I had purchased the vehicle from a private seller. It had an SRS light on at the time I purchased it. The code reader indicated high resistance to the driver airbag. While trying to change the clock spring, I removed the drivers airbag from the steering wheel and found that the wires to the airbag were cut and the wires from the harness were connected to two black blocks. A google search said that these blocks were most likely emulators. I don’t know for sure but they were certainly put there intentionally by someone and my airbag was entirely disconnected except for the green ground wire.

NHTSA ID

11729129

Incident

Apr 3, 2026

I was in a car accident, I rear ended a vehicle. The other vehicle was stopped, I did not break at all and ran into them. My airbags did not deploy & there was substantial damage to my vehicle (deemed totaled by insurance assessor). My safety was put at risk as I sustained whiplash (whiplash resulted in neck pain day(s) following and bruising on my upper legs. When the assessor reached out to me, he stated that the air bags should have deployed and seemed to be a malfunction.

NHTSA ID

11697062

Incident

Oct 25, 2025

Airbag light came on intermittently. Had module and something else replaced by McCarthy Honda in Overland Park, KS.

NHTSA ID

11656101

Incident

Jan 4, 2025

Randomly the passenger airbag indicator light comes on and a notification to check airbag

NHTSA ID

11644400

Incident

Feb 2, 2025

We purchased the car in April 2023. Before we got home, the airbag warning light came on. The dealer agreed to repair the issue. Now, the airbag warning light is coming on fairly regularly. What should we do?

NHTSA ID

11625849

Incident

Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while their son was driving in a parking garage at approximately 3 - 4 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the driver had to use excessive force to regain control of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the steering wheel. The air bag warning light was illuminated and other functions on the steering wheel became inoperable, including the horn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cable reel was fractured and was interfering with the steering controls of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,500.

NHTSA ID

11598308

Incident

Jun 26, 2024

Mileage

47,500 mi

I have a 2015 Honda Civic that I just came back from the dealer with because they warning light for my airbag came on. At the dealership the code was cleared and I was told that it could be a cable reel and then reading the report from the dealership, it states that it could be a faulty airbag I feel this is very unsafe, and told let’s see what happens. I feel this is unsafe for me to be driving a car with a faulty airbag and possibly a cable that doesn’t work. My vehicle has 71000 miles and is always maintained.

NHTSA ID

11595147

Incident

Jun 18, 2024

Unknown The warning on my digital screen is off then comes back on after a few minutes of driving. It happens every time for the past week.

NHTSA ID

11584833

Incident

Apr 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. The diagnostic showed that the vehicle had a faulty front driver’s side air bag inflator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the contact was informed that the vehicle warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,452.

NHTSA ID

11562579

Incident

Dec 4, 2023

Mileage

45,452 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration with the ABS and air bag warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the transmission was slipping while coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V574000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

NHTSA ID

11512874

Incident

Mar 20, 2023

Mileage

190,000 mi

On 9/30/2022 My son was driving his car on the freeway. The truck in front of him slammed on their brakes suddenly. My son slammed on his brakes but slid into the back of the truck in front of him. The car sustained moderate front end damage and was not able to be driven. The airbags do not deploy and a "airbag malfunction" light came on in his car. My son sustained only minor injuries and did not require medical assistance. I spoke with Honda regarding the malfunction light and the airbags nor deploying and was told that was normal which does NOT seem right.

NHTSA ID

11495176

Incident

Sep 30, 2022

On 10/15/2022 our 2015 Honda Civic Coupe vehicle was in a front end collision at 70 mph. NONE of the airbags deployed. The vehicle is at my insurance company wrecking yard and would be available for inspection, if needed. My 16 year old son had injuries including a concussion and whiplash due to the air bags not deploying. The police, firefighters, paramedics, hospital doctors, and my insurance company ALL say that the airbags should have absolutely deployed. There were no warning lamps or messages that alerted us there was any concern before the accident.

NHTSA ID

11491553

Incident

Oct 15, 2022

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND UNABLE TO STEER VEHICHLE CAUSING ACCIDENT. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY FOR FRONT PASSENGER. If THE PASSENGER DID NOT MOVE HIS HEAD WHEN HE DID AND DRIVER THEY BOTH LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. WHEN THIS VEHICHLE WAS PURCHASED AT THE CARMAX DEALERSHIP LESS THAN 60 DAYS AGO, IT WAS ASSURED OF NO ISSUES, HOWEVER IT DID HAVE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNINGS AND THEY PUT AIR IN TIRES AT THE TIME OF TEST DRIVE, I HAVE READ SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD LOW TIRE WARNING / ABS ISSUES PRIOR TO ABS FAILURES AND WISH THIS TO BE INVESTIGATED. THIS IS SUSPICIOUS.

NHTSA ID

11469102

Incident

Jun 13, 2022

I was leaving work hopped into my car and started driving. About 20 minutes of being on the road my passenger seat airbag deployed and the roof curtain one for passenger side as well. I got out of my car to inspect for damage found none. The only lights on the dash were the airbag light. I am planning to take it to Honda and file a claim the body shop said it's an expensive repair, but I did nothing wrong.

NHTSA ID

11461328

Incident

Apr 18, 2022

The contact owned a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that as her son was merging onto a highway at 25 MPH, an SUV sideswiped the vehicle which sent the vehicle into a tailspin. As the vehicle continued to spin, her son lost all control of the vehicle as the rear bumper hit a cement barrier. The airbags did not deploy upon impact. Her son was cut out of the vehicle to the accident; however, he did not sustain any injuries or need medical attention. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed due to the accident and was towed to an independent tow yard. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000

NHTSA ID

11446528

Incident

Dec 31, 2021

Mileage

130,000 mi

Intermittent warning light for problem with air bag. The light comes on and can stay on for a while, then it will go out and stay off for a while. I don't know if there is a problem with the air bag or with the light.

NHTSA ID

11428814

Incident

Jul 7, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where she was informed that the front driver’s side airbag was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

NHTSA ID

11418630

Incident

May 1, 2020

Mileage

42,000 mi

I HAVE THE AIR BAGS LIGH ON IN MY CAR ., I NEED TO CHECK THAT .. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH THE LIGHT ON

NHTSA ID

11389338

Incident

Aug 7, 2020

AT AROUND 130K MILES, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. GOES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. BEEN DOING THIS OVER 2 MONTHS. HAPPENS ANYTIME FROM WHEN STARTING THE CAR, TO DRIVING, STATIONARY, TURNING, ANYWHERE.

NHTSA ID

11384682

Incident

Oct 15, 2020

Mileage

130,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITANTLY COMES ON FOR PAST TWO YEARS. ISSUE STARTED AT 50,000 MILES. DEALER SAID IT IS A CLOCK SPRING OR AIRBAG ISSUE WITH A $1400 REPAIR COST.

NHTSA ID

11384665

Incident

Dec 1, 2018

Mileage

50,000 mi

AIR BAG FAILURE INDICATED.

NHTSA ID

11382692

Incident

Dec 4, 2020

Mileage

52,000 mi

SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2020, MY AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN SPORADICALLY COMING ON AS I WAS DRIVING. I ATTRIBUTED SIMPLY TO PUTTING A HEAVY ITEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, I.E., A PURSE. THEN, WITHIN THE LAST TWO WEEK, STARTING AROUND NOVEMBER, IT CAME ON MORE OFTEN, EVERYTIME I DROVE. G DEALER DIAGNOSED IT TODAY AS NEEDING AN AIRBAG ASSEMBLY KIT DUE TO CODE B0001 13. THE DEALER INDICATES IT WILL COST $1,433.86. PLUS, I WASCHARGES $120.00 FOR THE DIAGNOSIS. AMERICAN HONDA CO. REFUSES TO HELP ME WITH THE COST. I HAVE NO OTHER TRANSPORTATION AND AM A RETIRED SENIOR CITIZEN. *JS

NHTSA ID

11377738

Incident

Dec 3, 2020

Mileage

67,694 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON A 3 LANE HIGHWAY AND HAD SLOWED DOWN WITH HAZARDS ON WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED MOVING ABOUT 7 MPH. I SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES INCLUDING A GRAND MAL SEIZURE AND 2 BRAIN BLEEDS BECAUSE I BOUNCED MY HEAD OFF THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER HITTING HER HEAD ON THE DASH AND CAUSING HER TO BLACKOUT BECAUSE THE CAR AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF WHEN WE GOT HIT BY SOMEONE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CAR HAD BEEN HIT SO HARD IT GOT HIT INTO A BUSH CAUSING FRONTAL DAMAGE TO AND SEVERE REAR DRIVER DAMAGE.

NHTSA ID

11377598

Incident

Aug 2, 2020

Mileage

90,000 mi