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2015 Honda CR-Z problems

The 2015 Honda CR-Z has 2 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 5 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.

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The 2015 Honda CR-Z has 5 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Honda CR-Z owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2012 CR-Z 7 2
2013 CR-Z 11 2
2014 CR-Z 4 1
2015 CR-Z (this page) 5 2
2016 CR-Z 2 0
2015 Honda CR-Z
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative photo of the Honda CR-Z
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Reliability score
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Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 2 active recalls on file.

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Should you avoid this 2015 CR-Z?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

NHTSA crash-test safety ratings 4 / 5 overall

Overall 4/5
Frontal crash 4/5
Side crash 3/5
Rollover 5/5

Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: No

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2015 Honda CR-Z 3 HB FWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 CR-Z · airbags
2015 Honda cr-z. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership, no replacement parts to repair recall notice or rental vehicle available to consumer. *smd
12/14/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10933488.0
2015 CR-Z · airbags
The airbag light started coming on somewhere (approx) around 100K miles. I noticed that MANY hondas had takata airbags and were recalled. My airbag is also sourced from takata and I'm concerned for my safety and wondered if my car was overlooked because CR-Z models had very…
12/04/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11702956.0
2015 CR-Z · powertrain
Just bought a Honda crv-touring, vibrations have started around 600 miles, when in a stoped position, in drive, after it has heated up, bought this because we needed a smooth ride (which seemed at first drive), vibrations aggravate my spasticity, and can cause seizures in some…
10/29/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10787021.0
2015 CR-Z · body
In 2010 to 2016 Honda CR-Zs the exterior door handles will fail without any symptoms. Leaving the driver unable to unlatch the door without being inside. The problem has not been addressed by Honda, but many owners have reported it being a common problem. The door handle latch…
07/17/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11474393.0
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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

critical NHTSA 19V500000 June 27, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
critical NHTSA 16V061000 February 3, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Honda CR-Z reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2015 Honda CR-Z, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2015 Honda CR-Z?

Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2015 Honda CR-Z without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2015 Honda CR-Z?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2015 Honda CR-Z to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2015 Honda CR-Z a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Honda CR-Z?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Honda CR-Z has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Honda CR-Z?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Related

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 5 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Honda/CR-Z. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Honda. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you purchase through them.
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