repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Ford C-MAXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford C-MAX, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford C-MAX has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Power train3 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
6Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
2Equipment
2Vehicle speed control
108 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 9 | 3 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 Ford C-MAX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other C-MAX 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 median. How we score
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2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford C-MAX, and the recalls they led to.
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 16V-643
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-177
In owners' words
What C-MAX owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera intermittently operated. The vehicle reversed and the back over prevention screen unexpectedly went blank. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact received notification of…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-Max. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was blank or black, and the image…
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