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2015 Honda Civic maintenance schedule

The 2015 Civic is part of the 9th Gen (2012-2015), sold as a sedan and coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2015 Civic needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Honda's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter

Maintenance Minder A/B

7,500 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter

Maintenance Minder sub-code 2

30,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Tire rotation

Maintenance Minder sub-code 1

7,500 miIndependent
Brake fluid

Replace every 3 years regardless of mileage

3 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant

Initial replacement at 120k/10yrs, then every 60k/5yrs

120,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid

Sub-code 3 replacement

30,000 miIndependent
Spark plugs

Maintenance Minder sub-code 4

60,000 miIndependent
Serpentine belt

Inspect interval; replace as needed

30,000 miIndependent
12V battery

Test lifespan / inspect connections

15,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20, 3.9 qt
Coolant
Type 2
Transmission fluid
ATF DW-1 / MTF

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.8L 4-cyl (R18Z1), 143 hp, 5AT, CVT, 5MT, FWD
  • 2.4L 4-cyl (K24Z7), 201 hp, 6MT, FWD
  • 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid (LEA), 110 hp, CVT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2015 Honda Civic

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Honda dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 15V574000

September 2015

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.

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).

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$368

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Civic model years

11th Gen (2022-2026)

20222023202420252026

10th Gen (2016-2021)

201620172018201920202021

9th Gen (2012-2015)

20142015

Shopping new? The Honda Civic guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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