2016 Ford C-MAX EnergiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Ford C-MAX Energi recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other C-MAX Energi year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C-MAX Energi median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What C-MAX Energi owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated that while charging the hybrid battery, the battery stopped charging after 15-16 minutes. The contact stated that the battery could only be charged for 15-16 minutes at a time. The contact stated that there was a red triangle warning…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to honk at another vehicle, but the horn failed to respond while depressed. The contact stated that the horn occasionally responded while depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at 3 MPH the back-over prevention camera failed and displayed a black screen. The contact stated that when the back-over prevention camera failed to operate, the radio and the GPS became inoperable.…
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