Is the 2015 Ford C-MAX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford C-MAX?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

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

6 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Ford C-MAX

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2015 Ford C-MAX
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Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 53
Recalls: 6
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2015: 53 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	186
2014	80
2015	53
2016	35
2017	21
2018	10

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that while driving in non-eco mode, the vehicle failed to maintain highway speeds and decelerated independently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-29

Power train

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gear position indication (prndl) and automatic transmission.

CRASH

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Reverse gear setting actually put the car in drive after starting the parked car nd attempting to back out ofparking space.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-15

1. On taking a trip from panama city beach, fl to indianapolis, in this cmax was parked & locked in the northwest Florida beaches parking lot at approximately 9 am cst 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-12

Back over prevention

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and camera.

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See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

The contact owns a 2015 Ford C-MAX. The contact stated that while seated inside the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the rear-view camera displayed a blinking screen with the message âCamera not Available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Steering

11% · 6 reports

Air bags

9% · 5 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Other vehicle impacted our car driver side at front fender/front door joint, continued rearward to rear fender. Airbags deployed, EXCEPT for driver side curtain airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-12

Had a front end collision airbags did not deploy car was total

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-26

Had a front end collision air bags did not deploy

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-25

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2015-07-27Electrical system15V436000 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,...

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.

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2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
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2017-01-27Latches/locks/linkages16V643000 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.

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.

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2019-01-18Equipment18V592000 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.

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.

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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2020-07-27Latches/locks/linkages20V331000 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.

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.

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2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.

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.

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2026-01-02Back over prevention25V695000 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.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Ford C-MAX — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
Back over prevention: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V436000 · Electrical system
Recall 16V643000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 18V592000 · Equipment
Recall 20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 22V413000 · Power train
Recall 25V695000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2015 Ford C-MAX reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford C-MAX?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford C-MAX have?: 6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.