NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford C-Max

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

632

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

250

Reporting mechanism

135

Condition issue

110

Steering behavior

101

Electrical issue

86

Access/entry issue

63

Noise

60

Driver assistance issue

55

Infotainment behavior

53

Engine behavior

47

Performance issue

47

Electrified system issue

44

Starting behavior

43

Thermal issue

40

Powering on/off behavior

36

Safety restraint issue

28

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

24

Safety restraint behavior

20

Braking behavior

15

Vibration/harshness

14

Fluid issue

12

Ride/handling behavior

9

Lighting behavior

8

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 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 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…

2015 FORD C-MAX ENERGI

Filed Apr 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the image appeared upside down. 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 dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…

2015 FORD C-MAX HYBRID

Filed Apr 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid. 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 rear-view camera was inoperable while in reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rear-view camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the rear-view camera could be replaced…

2014 FORD C-MAX

Filed Apr 7, 2026


My 2014 Ford Cmax Energi is unable to exceed 80 MPH. This is due to Ford MyKey systems not allowing other keys to be made for the vehicle without restrictions being applied. Because I had to get a new key made, my car now is unable to go over 80MPH. In Arizona, the flow of traffic is quick and intense. I am unable to reliably drive on the freeway because of how my car is restricted. Ford refuses to do anything about it.

2013 FORD C-MAX

Filed Apr 7, 2026


Summary of Safety Issue The vehicle repeatedly experiences sudden loss of propulsion while driving, accompanied by a “Stop Safely Now” warning message and various other dashboard warnings . During these events the accelerator pedal becomes completely unresponsive while the vehicle remains powered, indicating a failure of the hybrid propulsion system or high-voltage battery control system. The vehicle and video footage of the failure are available for inspection upon request. Timeline of Events…

2013 FORD C-MAX

Filed Mar 31, 2026


The rear impact bar is completely disintegrated and is falling off of the subframe due to extreme rust. There is either no or very little amount of rust on the entirety of the rest of the vehicle. The impact bar is either manufactured with incorrect materials or is otherwise defective. The impact absorber is attached to the impact bar and due to the integrity of the impact bar being destroyed, the crumple zone in the rear of the vehicle will not work as intended and the safety systems would…

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message Stop Safely Now' was displayed on the screen. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. However, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate…

2013 FORD C-MAX

Filed Mar 12, 2026


Rear view camera display is upside down. Display was normal when the vehicle was purchased and then one day it flipped upside down and all overlay information disappeared (lines and distance indicators).

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.