The Lemon IndexFord C-Max recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2018 Ford C-Max, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
508 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V514000
Every recall 12
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2015–2016
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2022 · model years 2013–2018
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
2,925,968 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V413000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2013–2015
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.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2013–2015
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 vehicle charging, increased resistance in the ho…
49,197 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V592000
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2016
The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
17 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V052000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2013–2015
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 is not.
2,046,297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V643000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.
374,781 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V436000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2013–2014
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.
746,842 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V597000
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- Steering · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
508 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V514000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
594,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V237000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2013–2014
The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame.
43,135 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V164000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2013 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened.
23,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V475000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your C-Max?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford C-Max have?
12 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2018, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 27.
Which Ford C-Max year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 8 campaigns. 2013: 8, 2015: 6, 2016: 3.
What are most Ford C-Max recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 12 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and latches/locks/linkages (2).
What is the newest Ford C-Max recall?
Back over prevention, filed Oct 2025 (NHTSA 25V695000): The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
What is the biggest Ford C-Max recall?
NHTSA 22V413000 (transmission & drivetrain, Jun 2022) covers 2,925,968 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
How do I check if my Ford C-Max has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford C-Max: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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