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SeatsPart report

2013 Ford C-MAX Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
46,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Ford C-MAX, 1% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Rear folding seat latch disengaged. No longer able to fold 60% of rear seat. Now faced with charges upwards of 600$ because entire seat needs replacement. Car was stationary when opened and on level surface. Was lightly used, maybe 15 times in entire life. Also, apim module draining battery on several occasions. Field service announcement made, but car is now out of applicable time.”

NHTSA complaint #11277930, filed 2019-11, 46,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201614%
201512%
201311%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford C-MAX

Electrical system
51 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford C-MAX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology