Ford C-Max recalls & problems by year
The Ford C-Max has 12 NHTSA recalls and 366 owner complaints across model years 2013–2018. The most complained-about year is the 2013 with 187 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 C-Max | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 C-Max | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 C-Max | 3 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 C-Max | 6 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2014 C-Max | 8 | 80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 C-Max | 8 | 187 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported Ford C-Max problems (all years)
Ford C-Max recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V695000 Oct 13, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2015–2016 | 1,448,655 |
| 22V413000 Jun 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | 2013–2018 | 2,925,968 |
| 20V331000 Jun 8, 2020 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2013–2015 | 2,147,323 |
| 18V592000 Sep 10, 2018 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2013–2015 | 49,197 |
| 17V052000 Jan 24, 2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2016 | 17 |
| 16V643000 Sep 6, 2016 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2013–2015 | 2,046,297 |
| 15V436000 Jul 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2015 | 374,781 |
| 14V597000 Sep 26, 2014 | SEAT BELTS | 2013–2014 | 746,842 |
| 14V514000 Aug 22, 2014 | STEERING | 2014 | 508 |
| 14V237000 May 7, 2014 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | 2013–2014 | 594,785 |
| 14V164000 Apr 2, 2014 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2013–2014 | 43,135 |
| 13V475000 Oct 17, 2013 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 2013 | 23,000 |