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.
2016 Ford C-MAXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2016 Ford C-MAX, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 3 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 October 15, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Ford C-MAX has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Back over prevention
3Electrical system
2Power train
2Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Engine
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 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 · 2018 Q2
Structure: body
Risk. Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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
2016 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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 2016 Ford C-Max. The contact stated that the rearview camera is malfunctioning, cuts out intermittently, and displays an error message stating that the camera is unavailable. The contact received a safety recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over…
Rear view camera recall was last year on October 2025 I am facing serious safety issues with the camera not working properly or sometimes entirely not at all the screen turns blue and does not display anything it’s very dangerous
The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure, and the rear-view camera displayed an upside-down image. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
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