13 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford C-MAX, across model years 2013–2018. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your C-MAX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2013 Ford C-MAX has the most recalls (9) and the most owner complaints (237).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Ford C-MAX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 237 |
| 2014 | 8 | 110 |
| 2015 | 6 | 69 |
| 2016 | 3 | 54 |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 |
| 2018 | 1 | 10 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Mustangs due to rearview camera issues that can cause crashes. Owners must have their camera inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
Ford is recalling 2020 Transit Connects with a damaged shift bushing that may cause unexpected movement or rolling after parking, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repair.
Ford is recalling 2016 Transit Connects with potentially unsafe door latches that could open while driving, risking occupant injury. Owners can check latches via website or contact Ford for free repairs.
Ford is recalling 2013-2015 C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles with specific 120V convenience cords that can overheat and melt during charging, increasing fire risk. Owners must replace cords with new thermistor-equipped models.
Ford is recalling 2016 Focus vehicles with improperly welded apron joints that may reduce front-end crash safety. Owners must have their vehicle inspected by a dealer for free.
When the Ford C-MAX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 505 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford C-MAX; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Ford C-MAX complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 13 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford C-MAX, covering model years 2013–2018. The most recent was issued Oct 13, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2013 Ford C-MAX has the most, with 9 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Latches/Locks/Linkages (3), Electrical System (2), Air Bags (2), Back Over Prevention (1).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.