Large Recall NHTSA · 15V574000 Reported September 15, 2015

Transmission software may result in pulley damage

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Power Train · 143,676 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V574000
Manufacturer Campaign
JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
143,676
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 15, 2015
Completion Rate
84.79

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 15V574000 or campaign JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V574000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V574000?

NHTSA recall 15V574000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 15, 2015. It addresses: Transmission software may result in pulley damage. The recall affects approximately 143,676 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V574000 or the manufacturer campaign number JU2-Civic, JU3-Fit. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.