Ford C-MAX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 372 owner complaints for the Ford C-MAX (model years 2013–2018). The most reported problem area is electrical system (86 complaints), followed by power train (70 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 56 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 80 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 187 | 4 | 5 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2013 (187), 2014 (80) and 2015 (56). Among model years at least two years old, the 2018 has the fewest complaints on file (10).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford C-MAX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 86 | 6 of 6 | |
| Power train | 70 | 6 of 6 | |
| Steering | 64 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine | 25 | 5 of 6 | |
| Structure | 18 | 3 of 6 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 26 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 21 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.