NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford C-Max

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

639

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

252

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

31

Crashes

39

Fires

16

Top reported issues — Ford C-Max

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Operating state

252

Reporting mechanism

135

Condition issue

111

Steering behavior

101

Electrical issue

87

Access/entry issue

63

Noise

60

Driver assistance issue

59

Infotainment behavior

54

Engine behavior

47

Performance issue

47

Starting behavior

45

Electrified system issue

44

Thermal issue

40

Powering on/off behavior

37

Safety restraint issue

28

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

24

Safety restraint behavior

20

Braking behavior

15

Vibration/harshness

14

Fluid issue

12

Lighting behavior

10

Ride/handling behavior

9

Charging behavior

7

HVAC behavior

6

Smell

5

Recent change

4

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 FORD C-MAX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


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2015 FORD C-MAX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


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2015 FORD C-MAX

Filed Aug 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that while seated inside the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the rear-view camera displayed a blinking screen with the message “Camera not Available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…

2015 FORD C-MAX

Filed Aug 6, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had…

2014 FORD C-MAX

Filed Jul 28, 2026


Major electrical issues, including rear view camera not working, vehicle starting when no key fob is in or near the vehicle, tail lights burning out even after replacement, one taillight blinking faster than the other, screen for infotainment not turning on, all of a sudden vehicle not starting with complete battery drainage even after vehicle was just charged. And too many other issues to name, my year vehicle has many of the same issues that have been reported for both a 2015 and a 2016 Ford…

2015 FORD C-MAX ENERGI

Filed Jul 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative, and the image was intermittently upside down. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was…

2015 FORD redundant C-MAX HYBRID

Filed Jun 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max While reversing the camera became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

2015 FORD C-MAX

Filed May 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that the rearview camera became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter related to the NHTSA Campaign Number. 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted, who referred him to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

2014 FORD C-MAX

Filed May 12, 2026


For the last couple of years I've had a problem with the backup camera it goes out randomly sometimes the picture turns upside down sometimes it's just a black screen sometimes there is a thing that says see the dealer. It's intermittent it's unexpected and other Ford years have been recalled for the same problem but for whatever reason they're not including my 2014 in the recall. I just had someone come pick up my car for another service and I had to warn them that it doesn't work so it…

2015 FORD redundant C-MAX HYBRID

Filed Apr 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while her son was driving 25 MPH, the brake warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. Additionally, while the contact's husband was driving, the driver’s side rear brake seized, and there was smoke coming from the brakes. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the passenger’s side brakes were defective, and the brake calipers were replaced. The…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.