Ford C-Max recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the Ford C-Max in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 366 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford C-Max | 1 | 10 |
| 2017 Ford C-Max | 1 | 15 |
| 2016 Ford C-Max | 3 | 22 |
| 2015 Ford C-Max | 6 | 52 |
| 2014 Ford C-Max | 8 | 80 |
| 2013 Ford C-Max | 8 | 187 |
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Newest Ford C-Max recalls
- Oct 13, 202525V695000Back over prevention1,448,655 vehiclesFord Flex, Ford Taurus and 8 more models
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Jun 10, 202222V413000Power train2,925,968 vehiclesFord Transit Connect, Escape and 3 more models
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Jun 8, 202020V331000Latches/locks/linkages2,147,323 vehiclesFord Fiesta, Ford Focus and 7 more models
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
- Sep 10, 201818V592000Equipment49,197 vehiclesFord Focus Electric, C-Max and 1 more model
Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during…
- Jan 24, 201717V052000Structure17 vehiclesFord C-Max and Focus
The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
- Sep 6, 201616V643000Latches/locks/linkages2,046,297 vehiclesFord Focus, Ford C-Max and 4 more models
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it…
- Jul 8, 201515V436000Electrical system374,781 vehiclesFord C-Max, Escape and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.
- Sep 26, 201414V597000Seat belts, air bags746,842 vehiclesFord C-Max, Ford Escape and 2 more models
The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.