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Ford C-MAX 2013 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2013 Ford C-MAX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

186Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering39 complaints

39 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V413000.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V237000.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V475000, 18V592000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V597000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V643000, 20V331000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V164000.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V475000Reported October 17, 2013 - 23,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 23,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V164000Reported April 2, 2014 - 43,135 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 43,135 vehicles across all affected models.

14V237000Reported May 7, 2014 - 594,785 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 594,785 vehicles across all affected models.

14V597000Reported September 26, 2014 - 746,842 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 746,842 vehicles across all affected models.

16V643000Reported September 6, 2016 - 2,046,297 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,046,297 vehicles across all affected models.

18V592000Reported September 10, 2018 - 49,197 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 49,197 vehicles across all affected models.

20V331000Reported June 8, 2020 - 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,147,323 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

PE16001Opened January 16, 2016 - Closed October 29, 2016

Door Latch Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 16V643000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

RQ19005Opened December 19, 2019 - Closed February 7, 2022

Door Latch Failures. Resulted in recall campaign 20V177000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201411
20159
20169
201722
201820
201923
202031
202118
202221
20238
20244
20256
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.