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Ford C-MAX by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 4 model years of the Ford C-MAX (2015–2018). The 2018 model is rated 40 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 7 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ford C-MAX years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 C-MAX | 1 | 40 mpg | 1 | 10 | 4/5 |
| 2017 C-MAX | 2 | 39–40 mpg | 1 | 25 | 4/5 |
| 2016 C-MAX | 2 | 38–39 mpg | 3 | 56 | 4/5 |
| 2015 C-MAX | 2 | 38–39 mpg | 6 | 71 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ford C-MAX recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ford C-MAX year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 25V695000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Oct 13, 2025; model years 2015, 2016
- 22V413000 — Power train: Shift linkage/cable/rod, reported Jun 10, 2022; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 20V331000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Jun 8, 2020; model years 2015
- 18V592000 — Equipment: Electrical, reported Sep 10, 2018; model years 2015
- 17V052000 — Structure: Body, reported Jan 24, 2017; model years 2016
- 16V643000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Sep 6, 2016; model years 2015
- 15V436000 — Electrical system: Ignition, reported Jul 8, 2015; model years 2015
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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