2016 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls and problems
No recalls and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi.
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2016 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended on the center…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image appeared upside down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while charging the hybrid battery, the battery stopped charging after 15-16 minutes. The contact stated that the battery could only be charged for 15-16 minutes at a time. The contact stated that there was a red triangle warning light illuminated on…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed, and the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, prompting her to discontinue driving the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with…
C-MAX Energi model years compared
Across all years, the 2013 C-MAX Energi has the most complaints (50). All Ford C-MAX Energi years →
Questions
- Does the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi?
- Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (13 complaints), followed by power train (5).
- How many 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 32 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 29, 2026.