NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford C-Max Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2013 to 2017, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2013–2017) the Ford C-Max has 26 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 8; the cleanest is 2017 with 1.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 26
- Worst year
- 2014
- Cleanest year
- 2017
2013–2017
8 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford C-Max | 1 | |
| 2016 Ford C-Max | 3 | |
| 2015 Ford C-Max | 6 | |
| 2014 Ford C-Max | 8 | |
| 2013 Ford C-Max | 8 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford C-Max
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH6
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)5
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL3
- AIR BAGS2
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE2
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
- STRUCTURE:BODY1
- STEERING1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.