repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Ford TaurusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 286 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Taurus, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-695 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Ford Taurus has problems
286 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Back over prevention2 crash/fire/injury
53Fuel/propulsion system
50Steering3 crash/fire/injury
33Engine1 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system
19Fuel system, gasoline
18Power train
11Suspension
10Vehicle speed control
3413 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 68 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 53 | 0 |
| Steering | 50 | 3 |
| Engine | 33 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 19 | 0 |
| Power train | 18 | 3 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 34 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 Ford Taurus recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases…
repaired · 2022 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. If the fuel tank separates from the vehicle, a fuel leak may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do back over prevention problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 back over prevention complaints. 52% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles22under 100k miles20100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Taurus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Taurus median. How we score
1012553335623816496811,5579231,2058257705458741,1951,0371,4261,223375774318149175642041877958523028689445218
'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Ford Taurus safety ratings
2015 Ford Taurus 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Taurus owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display a clear image…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a blank screen. The failure was persistent. In addition, the fuel gauge displayed incorrect fuel levels. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over…
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen with the message “Please Contact Dealer” displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however,…
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