NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Taurus

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

16,993

Active records

Recalls

70

Active records

TSBs

962

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

39

Injuries

952

Crashes

1,095

Fires

378

Top reported issues — Ford Taurus

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Condition issue

6,830

Operating state

4,641

Engine behavior

1,896

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,489

Reporting mechanism

1,332

Safety restraint issue

1,185

Fluid issue

1,129

Noise

1,074

Thermal issue

1,030

Performance issue

1,015

Steering behavior

970

Braking behavior

834

Driver assistance issue

824

Safety restraint behavior

820

Vibration/harshness

712

Lighting behavior

571

HVAC behavior

518

Electrical issue

440

Starting behavior

324

Access/entry issue

322

Wiper/washer behavior

315

Smell

206

Ride/handling behavior

181

Powering on/off behavior

169

Recent change

142

Infotainment behavior

72

Communication/network issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 16, 2026


My backup camera rarely works and sometimes is upside down. It cuts in and out while backing up. There is a recall from Oct 2025 but still no fix.

2014 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 16, 2026


My rear-view (back-up) camera displays the image “reversed” when I put the vehicle in reverse, meaning the direction of what I see doesn’t match the direction the vehicle is actually moving. This is dangerous because it can confuse the driver when judging distances and steering or aligning the car while backing up, increasing the risk of hitting a person, child, or parked object—especially in tight spaces, at low speeds, or when visibility is limited (night, rain, or glare). I’m requesting…

2015 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. 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 local dealer was contacted and stated that the parts had not yet been received. 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2015 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank or distorted image. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…

2016 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford Taurus. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V611000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled with the understanding that parts had been ordered; however, while contacting the dealer a second time, it…

2010 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Unknown

2010 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Unknown

2013 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 10, 2026


Back up camera goes upside down or unavailable.

2013 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The car regularly starts without pressing the brake down first. The car has they key but says no key detected and drives with or without it. This is a push start ignition car.

2015 FORD TAURUS

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blank or inverted while reversing. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hesitation…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.