How many recalls does the 2015 Ford C-Max have?

The 2015 Ford C-Max has 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2015 Ford C-Max has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2015 Ford C-Max?

Of 60 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2015 Ford C-Max Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Ford C-Max has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,992,221 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V695000 2025-10-13 1,448,655 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is…

Consequence

A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ€™s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be…

POWER TRAIN 22V413000 2022-06-10 2,925,968 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were…

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 20V331000 2020-06-08 2,147,323 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210,…

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the…

EQUIPMENT 18V592000 2018-09-10 49,197 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD,…

Consequence

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 16V643000 2016-09-06 2,046,297 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a…

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V436000 2015-07-08 374,781 affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue…

Consequence

If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STEERING

AIR BAGS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

EQUIPMENT

STRUCTURE:BODY

Total complaints60

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding nhtsa recall 25v695 / ford recall 25s49 on my 2015 ford c-max (vin: 1fad*************). Ford motor companyâ€™s recall notice dated october 2025 states that the rearview backup camera may display a blank or distorted image, increasing the risk of a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-10-14

“Nhtsa complaint update / addendum I am submitting this update to my existing complaint regarding safety recall 25s49 (nhtsa recall no. 25v695) for my 2015 ford c-max hybrid (vin: [xxx] ). Ford motor company has now formally stated, in writing through the south carolina department of consumer…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-10-14

“There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING · reported 2025-07-17

“There has been no accident yet but this is a safety hazard. My vehicle is under 100,000 miles and the part should be replaced by the dealership. The rear cross traffic assistance sensor may be damaged. It just stopped working this week.”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS · reported 2025-07-17

“When I went to the garage, I noticed my brake lights were on, but the ignition was not. I tested the car, it started without me stepping on the brake. I could also move the car out of park without stepping on the brakes. I thought the switch on the brake pedal had failed and so I took it to my…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2025-05-23

“The issues that I am having is with the power staring at this. On my way back from dropping off my child I entered the apartment complex and drove over a speed bump and thatâ€™s when the fault light came on about the power steering. I noticed that when the light came on my steering wheel started…”

STEERING · reported 2025-04-15

“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…”

BACK OVER PREVENTION · reported 2025-03-15

“Ford 2015 cmax energi with 41,000 miles. I was driving on a 2 lane highway coming to a stoplight and had to press the brakes firmly to avoid an accident at which time my 2015 cmax energi abruptly stopped w a growling noise,. The dashboard lit up like christmas. I observed the abs system/abs module…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-11-15

Defect investigations

Investigation PE16001 Opened 2016-01-16 · closed 2016-10-29

Door Latch Failure

In January, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (MY) 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles (subject vehicles).ODI has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with…

Investigation PE16001 Opened 2016-01-16 · closed 2016-10-29