2017 Ford C-Max Energi Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,886 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At night I noticed the indicator light came on for tire pressure drove to the next gas station to check it was flat tire I looked every where for the spare tire no luck.called dealer told me where to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2025 · Tires
“Steering wheel became loose. Within a week I took it into a Ford dealer who confirmed this was a serious safety concern. They worked on the problem a day later. Steering wheel bolt was damaged and wou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2024 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Ford C-MAX (C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid, C-MAX Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 39–40 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 41–42 / 38 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Ford C-Max Energi model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford C-Max Energi model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford C-Max Energi | 1 | 50 |
| 2014 Ford C-Max Energi | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 Ford C-Max Energi | 0 | 15 |
| 2016 Ford C-Max Energi | 0 | 32 |
| 2017 Ford C-Max Energi | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2017 Ford C-Max Energi
How do I know if my 2017 Ford C-Max Energi has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.