2016 Ford C-MAX Energi Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image appeared upside down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11677337, filed 2025-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display an image as intended on the center digital screen. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714259, filed 2026-01, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Ford C-Max Energi. The contact stated while in reverse (R) and backing up at 3 MPH the back-over prevention camera failed and displayed a black screen. The contact stated that when the back-over prevention camera failed to operate, the radio and the GPS became inoperable. The contact stated that the back over prevention screen occasionally turned blue or showed a distorted image. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11583321, filed 2024-04, 127,295 milesBack-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford C-MAX Energi
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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